Texas Roadhouse Copycat Green Beans 🥓🌱

Bring home that smoky, savory flavor with these slow-simmered green beans—just like the restaurant’s famous side dish!

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 1.5–2 hrs (or 20 mins quick method) | Total Time: Up to 2 hrs

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed (or 2 cans, drained)
4 cups chicken broth (or water + 2 bouillon cubes)
6 slices bacon, chopped (or 2 tbsp bacon grease)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
½ tsp sugar (balances acidity)

(Optional: ½ tsp crushed red pepper for heat, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar for tang)

Instructions

Slow-Cooked Method (Best Flavor):

Cook the bacon: In a pot, fry chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leave 2 tbsp grease in the pot.
Sauté aromatics: Add onion and garlic to the bacon grease; cook 2 mins until soft.
Simmer the beans: Add green beans, broth, pepper, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Cover and cook for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender and broth reduces.
Finish: Stir in butter and reserved bacon. Serve with extra bacon on top.

Quick Method (20 mins):

Sauté bacon, onion, and garlic as above.
Add canned green beans (drained) and 1 cup broth. Simmer uncovered 15-20 mins until flavorful.

Pro Tips

✔ Extra smoky? Add ½ tsp liquid smoke with the broth.
✔ Crispier bacon: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 mins instead of frying.
✔ Vegetarian version: Omit bacon, use 1 tbsp smoked paprika + olive oil.

Serving Ideas

🥩 Pair with grilled steak or fried chicken.
🥔 Serve alongside mashed potatoes for a full Roadhouse experience.
🍞 Soak up juices with buttery rolls.

These green beans are addictively savory with a touch of sweetness—just like the original! Let me know if you’d like adjustments (spicier, keto, etc.). 😊

(Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth!)