When I want to take my green bean up a notch, making them Texas Roadhouse style is my favorite way to go! Sweet and salty, they're full of irresistible flavor!
The key to these beans is achieving that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and smoky. I learned the hard way that just guesstimating my proportions was not the best approach. Sure, sometimes it was great. But other times . . . not so much.
Now, I have those proportions down to perfection and I'm happy to share them. You, too, can achieve perfect Texas Roadhouse style green beans every time you make them. So the only thing you have to worry about is whether there's such a thing as kids eating too many vegetables…? LOL
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- You will love these Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans
- Texas Roadhouse Green Bean Recipe Ingredients
- How to make Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
- Texas Roadhouse Green Beans Recipe Variations
- Serving Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
- How to Store these Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans
- Frequently Asked Questions
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You will love these Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans
What sets Texas Roadhouse Style Green Beans apart is their irresistible combination of delicious beans and robust flavor. The beans are cooked in an amazingly simple and savory sauce flavored with onion and bacon.
You can use this recipe for a quick and straightforward way to elevate your vegetable game, turning a simple side dish into a star on your dinner table.
Texas Roadhouse Green Bean Recipe Ingredients
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- Green beans
- Bacon
- Onion
- Water or broth
- Sweetener
- Black pepper
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How to make Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
- Mix the sweetener and pepper with the water and set aside.
- Wash, trim, and cut the green beans. Dice the bacon and chop the onion.
- Preheat a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Add the diced bacon and cook, stirring constantly, until just crisp, about 5 minutes. Then add the onion and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the liquid mixture and the green beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. The liquid will reduce as the green beans cook. Stir occasionally and continue cooking until the beans are tender.
- Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving dish, spooning any remaining liquid over the beans to evenly distribute the flavorful broth.
Texas Roadhouse Green Beans Recipe Variations
Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your preferences. For another layer of flavor, use chicken broth instead of water for the cooking liquid.
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use water or vegetable broth.
You'll notice I specify "sweetener", but the classic add in here is of course sugar. I have started using monkfruit as a substitute and I honestly cannot tell the difference.
You can use canned green beans instead of fresh. You'll need two 14-ounce cans and probably less cooking time for the beans. It might work best to cook down the liquid a little first, then add the canned beans to heat through while the liquid finishes reducing.
You could also add a dash of red pepper flakes for a hint of heat or sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for extra richness.
Serving Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
These Texas Roadhouse Style Green Beans are a versatile side that pairs well with various main dishes. They make a fantastic accompaniment to grilled chicken legs or other meats, roasted or air fried chicken, or even as a tasty addition to your holiday table.
How to Store these Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans
These green beans are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them on the stove or in the microwave for a quick and tasty side dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
While fresh green beans are recommended for the best texture, you can use frozen green beans in a pinch. Just be aware that they may not have the same crispness.
While the green beans are best when served fresh, you can prepare the bacon and onion mixture ahead of time and cook the green beans just before serving to maintain their texture.
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Texas Roadhouse Green Beans Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon sweetener sugar or a substitute*
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water or broth
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 small yellow onion sliced or chopped
Instructions
- Add the sweetener and pepper to the water. Stir and set aside.1 tablespoon sweetener, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups water or broth
- Heat a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat and add the bacon. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until just crisp. Add the onion and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent and soft.4 slices bacon, 1 small yellow onion
- Add the beans and liquid to the skillet and stir. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The liquid will reduce as the beans cook.1 pound green beans
- When the beans are tender, turn off the heat and stir again to distribute the liquid. Transfer the beans to a serving dish and spoon the remaining liquid over the top to maximize the flavor.
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Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Deb
Ooooh this is perfect for an Easter side dish. (I'm serving ham this year.) Thanks for another amazing recipe. I know this will be a hit.
Sula
Thank you so much!
Kylie
I loved how these turned out! Green beans have always been my favorite and I loved these at Texas Roadhouse! Will be making these again they were perfect with my grilled chicken!
Sula
Excellent, I also like to have them with any cut of chicken, it really rounds out the meal!