Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Stewed Green Beans with Bacon 3.4 (152) Close Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 The bacon gives a nice bite to this side dish of green beans. Directions In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook bacon over medium, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add green beans, broth, and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until green beans are very tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.