Outback Steakhouse Steamed Green Beans

This easy copycat recipe brings the taste of Outback Steakhouse to your kitchen! Fresh green beans are lightly steamed and coated in a rich, buttery sauce with a hint of sweetness and seasoning. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal.

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Ingredients Needed:

• 2 pounds fresh green beans 
• 4 ounces salted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Maggi seasoning (see Note)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

How To Make Steamed Green Beans?

1. Steam the green beans: Place the green beans in a steamer or a microwave-safe dish with a little water. Steam until just tender but still firm. In a microwave, this takes about 2 minutes.
2. Prepare the butter sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, Maggi seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until the brown sugar fully dissolves.
3. Coat the green beans: Transfer the steamed green beans to a bowl. Pour in half of the butter sauce and stir until evenly coated.
4. Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with extra sauce on the side if desired.

Recipe Tips:

• Use thin green beans for the best texture: Thinner green beans cook quickly and stay crisp, while thicker beans take longer and may turn soft. If using thicker beans, steam them a little longer but don’t overcook.
• Steam until just tender, not mushy: The beans should be bright green and slightly firm. Overcooking will make them too soft and lose their fresh taste. Check after 2 minutes and adjust the time if needed.
• Dissolve the brown sugar completely: Stir the butter sauce well until the brown sugar fully melts. This helps the sauce coat the green beans evenly and prevents a grainy texture.
• Toss the beans while they are hot: Adding the butter sauce to hot green beans helps them absorb more flavor. If they cool down too much, the sauce won’t stick as well.
• Adjust the seasoning to your taste: If you prefer a more savory flavor, reduce the brown sugar slightly. If you like extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the steamed green beans cool down first. Then, put them in a sealed container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: You can freeze steamed green beans for up to 2 months. After they cool, store them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
• Reheat: Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Add the green beans with a little butter or oil and stir for 2–3 minutes until warmed up.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 298 kcal
• Total Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 61mg
• Sodium: 385mg
• Potassium: 501mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 22g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 13g
• Protein: 5g