Firehouse Green Beans are a savory, smoky, and slightly spicy twist on traditional green beans—often associated with hearty firehouse cooking. They’re typically made with bacon, onion, and sometimes a little heat (like red pepper flakes or hot sauce) to give them that bold, comforting flavor.
Here’s a classic Firehouse Green Beans recipe you can try:
🔥 Firehouse Green Beans Recipe
🧄 Ingredients:
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1½ lbs fresh green beans, trimmed (or 2 cans of cut green beans, drained)
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1 small onion, diced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
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1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for balance)
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½ cup chicken broth or water (for simmering)
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Dash of hot sauce (optional)
🔪 Instructions:
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
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Sauté onion in the bacon grease until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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Add green beans to the pan. Stir to coat in the bacon fat, onion, and garlic.
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Season with red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Add brown sugar if using.
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Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for:
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10–15 minutes for fresh green beans (until tender)
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5–7 minutes for canned green beans (just to heat and blend flavors)
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Uncover, stir in cooked bacon, and simmer a few more minutes until most of the liquid is reduced.
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Finish with a dash of hot sauce if desired. Serve hot!
