Barbequed Green Bean with Ham
Tender fresh green beans and ham are smothered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce that makes a delicious side-dish for your summer meals and cookouts.
Servings 6
Calories 79kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green beans fresh or canned
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces ham, diced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- 1 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup water
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and stem the green beans. Slice or snap in half if they are too long
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat then add the oil and saute the diced ham, onion, and garlic until the ham is cooked and lightly browned and the onions are soft. Remove the mixture to a medium sized bowl.
- In the same skillet, add the green beans and water. Stir and cover with a lid to steam until tender-crisp, about 7-10 minutes. Stir the green beans around a few times during steaming.
- Stir in the barbecue sauce and add the ham, onions, and garlic to the green beans. Cook over medium-low heat until the barbecue sauce has thickened and coated the green beans for about 10 minutes.I prefer to put the beans in a 350° F. oven and bake for about 15 minutes to caramelize the barbeque sauce.
- Serve hot.
- Store all leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Notes
You can substitute 2 cans of green beans and add them to the cooked ham and onion mixture. No need to steam the beans.
Bacon can be substituted for ham. If using bacon you will need to drain off the excess bacon grease after frying.
Try another favorite side dish with this recipe for Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Apples & Cranberries.
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Nutrition
Serving: 6 | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 601mg