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Southern Style Instant Pot Green Bean Recipe

Published: Jul 26, 2019 · Modified: Jul 3, 2020 by Bowl Me Over · 5 Comments

Instant Pot Green Bean Recipe with salty bacon, onions and garlic. Southern-style green beans using your pressure cooker. A simple and flavorful side dish that takes only minutes to make!
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Instant Pot Green Bean Recipe is loaded with salty bacon, onions and garlic. An easy Southern-style green bean recipe using your pressure cooker. This is a simple and flavorful side dish that takes only minutes to make!

Green beans with bacon and onions in brown bowl

Instant Pot Green Beans

A trip to the farmers market this week brought a bounty vegetables and fruit. It always amazes me how much you can get for $20 bucks.

Apricots, nectarines and peaches - broccoli, cauliflower and strawberries. Hoping to see figs soon (they are one of my favorites!) and a pile of green beans.

So with all of these fresh green beans I knew it was time for another easy pressure cooker recipe.

I wanted to make sure it was simple like my 3 Ingredient Steamed Green Beans but this time decided to bump up the flavor with simple southern ingredients. Bacon, garlic and onions!

This recipe is one my Mom has been making for some time. I've tried it now too and knew I had to share it with you!

Grocery list for Instant Pot Green Bean Recipe

  • green beans
  • bacon
  • onion
  • garlic
  • chicken bullion

If you're looking for more easy side dishes to make in your Instant Pot, be sure to click here - 40+ easy vegetables and side dishes made in the pressure cooker!

Instant Pot Green Bean Recipe with bacon and onions.
Green Beans made in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cooker Green Beans

How do you choose fresh green beans?

  • Look for beans that are bright green and snap easily.
  • Discard beans that are limp or brown.
  • Choose beans that are similar in size and shape. They will cook uniformly.

Can I use frozen green beans for this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute frozen green beans for fresh but do not use French cut. They are too thin and would quickly overcook.

Can I substitute ham for bacon?

Absolutely! If you do, quickly sauté the onions and ham for just a minute or two prior to adding the green beans.

How long do I cook green beans in the pressure cooker?

  • For crispy green beans set your pressure cooker to 0
  • If you like softer vegetables, set your timer to 2 minutes.
  • Super tender, increase the time to 4 minutes. Quick-release at the end for all options.

Stovetop and Slow Cooker Directions

  • Stovetop Directions - Clean, dice and chop the vegetables. Over medium heat, sauté in a pot on the stove starting with the bacon, for five minutes, then add the onions and garlic and saute for another five minutes until the onions are tender. Add the chicken bouillon cube, water and beans. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the beans are tender.
  • Slow Cooker Directions - prepare the bacon, onion as described above. When the onions are soft, as the water and bouillon cube and dissolve. Add the beans to your crockpot, pour the bacon, onion mixture over top. Cover and cook on low for two hours.
String Beans in bowl with fork.
Green beans with bacon, onions and garlic - delish!!

Green Beans Instant Pot

Steps to make Pressure Cooker Green Beans

  1. Clean the green beans, snap the ends off (if needed).
  2. Slice bacon into lardon and saute.
  3. Dice the onions and mince the garlic.
  4. Add the onions and garlic, saute
  5. Pour in water, add bouillon cube.
  6. Add the green beans, seal the pressure cooker.
  7. Set to manual and timer to 0, quick release at the end.
Southern Style Instant Pot Green Beans in brown bowl.
Southern Style Green Beans

String Beans Instant Pot

More great vegetables and side dishes!

  • Steamed Carrots - perfectly steamed every time!
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob - this recipes takes just minutes to make, delicious!
  • Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash - the easiest and best way to make spaghetti squash!
  • Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes - light, fluffy and tender, so easy to make!
  • Vegetarian Black Beans - economical, filling and delicious!

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Instant Pot Green Bean Recipe

String Beans in bowl with fork.
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Instant Pot Green Bean Recipe

Instant Pot Green Bean Recipe with salty bacon, onions and garlic. Southern-style green beans using your pressure cooker. A simple and flavorful side dish that takes only minutes to make!
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Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
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Total Time5 mins
Course: Vegetables and Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Deb Clark
Cost: $6
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Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. fresh green beans
  • 2 slices bacon thick cut
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube

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Instructions

  • Wash the green beans, snap off the stem end.
  • Dice the bacon, set the pressure cooker to saute and cook for five minutes.
  • Mince the garlic and dice the onions. Add them to the bacon, continue to saute for another five minutes until the onions are tender and caramelized.
  • Next pour in water, add bouillon cube and the green beans, seal the pressure cooker.
  • Set to manual and timer to 0, quick release at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1565IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
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Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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  1. Angela

    December 09, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    Really love these! Its a simple and delicious recipe!!

    Reply
  2. Eileen Kelly

    August 04, 2019 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    These are the most delicious green beans! Easy to follow recipe and I can't have enough IP recipes!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 09, 2019 at 8:33 am

      Thank you Eileen!!!

      Reply
  3. Liza

    July 29, 2019 at 12:55 am

    5 stars
    Loving this recipe! It sounds like they should come out so flavorful without even having to add any cream to it! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 29, 2019 at 10:38 am

      Exactly, right? A little lightened, but all the flavor!

      Reply

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