Smothered Green Beans
Smothered green beans are a delightful comfort food, featuring tender green beans bathed in a savory sauce that’s bursting with flavor. What sets this dish apart is the addition of smoked turkey meat, which brings a rich, smoky depth that elevates the entire dish. The beans are cooked with onions and garlic, allowing them to soak up all the delicious juices. The combination of the fresh, vibrant green beans and the hearty, smoky turkey creates a satisfying and comforting side that complements any meal, making it a favorite at family gatherings and holiday dinners. This can be a perfect weeknight side, or it could be one of the star sides at your family’s next Thanksgiving ! If you like this recipe, try my Collard Greens w/ Smoked Turkey Neck recipe too!
Smothered Green Beans: Stove Top or Pressure Cooker?
Cooking smothered green beans on the stove allows for a more traditional approach, where you can sauté onions and garlic first to build flavor, then simmer the beans with the smoked turkey and seasonings. This method gives you more control over the cooking process, allowing you to adjust flavors as you go. It also creates a wonderful aroma that fills the kitchen, making it feel extra cozy.
On the other hand, using a pressure cooker speeds things up significantly. In just a fraction of the time, you can achieve tender green beans infused with the smoky goodness of the turkey. The pressure cooker traps steam, helping the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a rich and satisfying dish. However, you might miss out on some of the layered flavors that develop from slow cooking on the stove. Ultimately, both methods yield delicious results, so it often comes down to your time constraints and cooking preferences!
Smothered Green Beans
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs green beans
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- ½ tbsp black pepper
- ½ tbsp smoked paprika
- ½ tbsp Nature's seasoning
- 2 smoked turkey leg
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and cubed
Instructions
- To a pressure cooker, add in turkey legs along with 1 cup of chicken stock. Pressure cook for 40 minutes.Remove turkey legs and separate the meat from the bone. Set aside.
- To a Dutch oven on medium high heat, add in 3 tbsp. of butter. Once melted, sauté onions until translucent. This should take about 2 minutes.
- Add in garlic and seasonings. Stir until fragrant.
- Add in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Add in remaining chicken stock and stir briefly. Allow to thicken for 5 minutes.
- Add washed green beans and potatoes to pot and cover for 10 minutes. Stir and add in turkey meat. Lower heat to medium low and allow to cook for 15 more minutes until the potatoes and green beans are fork tender.
