Description
Crack Green Beans is a savory and slightly sweet baked side dish featuring fresh green beans tossed with crispy beef bits and a flavorful sauce made from butter, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, and aromatic spices. This comforting recipe is perfect for a hearty addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Green Beans and Sauce
- 24 oz fresh green beans
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Beef
- 8 slices beef
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Start by cooking the beef slices in a skillet over medium heat until they become crispy. Once cooked, chop the beef into small bits and set aside.
- Preheat and Prepare Sauce: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium or small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme. Mix well to create the sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the fresh green beans into a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similarly sized oven-safe dish. Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the green beans and toss to coat evenly. Add the chopped crispy beef bits into the dish and mix together.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the green beans have softened to your preferred texture. Be sure to stir or toss the beans once or twice during baking, especially around 20 to 30 minutes, to ensure even cooking and coating.
- Serve: Once baked, serve the crack green beans warm. Spoon some of the flavorful sauce over the beans for added taste and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the baking time depending on how tender you like your green beans.
- If you want a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated, but the green beans are best enjoyed fresh.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
