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Slow Cooker Green Beans

overhead shot of cooked crockpot Green Beans in a white slow cooker

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Slow cooker green beans is an easy side dish that’s packed with flavor. Heavily seasoned but not salty, this fuss-free green bean recipe is perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, or even Sunday brunches.  Free up your stovetop and oven for other dishes by cooking this healthy green bean recipe in the crockpot. Instructions to make this easy green bean dish in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons melted ghee or butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup water or broth (for Instant Pot only)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Using a spoon, toss all the food until the green beans are evenly coated in butter and seasonings.
  2. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.

Instant Pot

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Add the steamer basket to the pot. Place the green beans in the steamer basket. If you do not have a steamer basket, add the green beans directly into the water in the pot.
  2. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 1 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
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