Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans Recipe –
A savory Southern-style side dish featuring tender green beans simmered with smoky bacon, sweet onions, and a touch of sugar and pepper for that classic Texas Roadhouse flavor. Perfectly balancing smoky, sweet, and savory notes, these green beans complement steak, chicken, or any hearty main course.
Ingredients
- 3 cans cut green beans drained
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove and crumble.
- Sauté diced onions in reserved bacon grease until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add green beans, chicken broth, sugar, and pepper to the skillet; stir and bring to a light simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to reduce.
- Stir the crumbled bacon back in and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
Adding a splash of red wine vinegar or a dash of garlic powder can enhance flavor complexity. Fresh green beans can be substituted but canned are preferred for authenticity.