Texas Roadhouse Green Beans (Copycat)

CindiJ's Note:

We really like these green beans at TRH and after a little searching found this recipe. Recipe is courtesy of WTVR, Richmond, VA. When a friend of mine started working there, I asked if this is how they prepare their green beans and she shook her head yes, but said no with a smile. I have included both variations for this recipe; choose the one to your liking. Cook/simmer time is approximate.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 (16 ounce) cans green beans , drained
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces bacon, diced (raw) or 4 ounces ham (cooked)
• 4 ounces diced onions

Directions:

1. Using a colander, thoroughly drain green beans. Set aside.
2. Mix water, sugar and pepper until well incorporated. Set aside.
3. Preheat your cooking pan to Medium High heat.
4. Raw Bacon Method.
5. Using a cutting board and a knife, dice the raw bacon into equal size pieces. Place diced bacon into preheated cooking pan. Continually stir bacon with large spoon to keep the bacon from burning.
6. Once bacon is cooked add the onions and cook until they are tender and light brown.
7. Diced, Cooked Ham Method.
8. Using a cutting board and a knife, dice the cooked ham into equal size pieces. Place the diced ham and onions into the preheated cooking pan.
9. Using the large spoon, continue to stir the ham and onions until the ham is lightly brown and the onions are tender.
10. Now that the onions are tender add the liquid mixture and the beans.
11. Using the rubber spatula stir the mixture until incorporated.
12. Bring mixture to a boil and turn heat to simmer. Serve beans as soon as you are ready.

Reviews

[DeeLawson]

My husband is from KY and raved about these! I've made them several times now, with excellent results each time. Made them for my whole family as a side dish with Country Ham and scalloped potatoes and there were none left.

[Jazz Lover]

These are good greenbeans, but I think next time I will back off on the sugar.

[nina3m]

I Really loved it but when i go to TRH they have a lil kick so ijust added some seasoned salt & lil bit more pepper made it just right! Im glade i found this not i can't wait for the Holidays! :)