Ultimate Green Beans Recipe

Cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; return the skillet with the reserved bacon grease to the stove.

Cook the onion in the bacon drippings until soft 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the green beans and red pepper flakes; cook another 2 minutes. Pour the boiling water into the skillet and cover the skillet immediately; steam for about 15 minutes shaking the skillet occasionally to keep the beans from sticking to the bottom. Add the butter lemon juice salt and pepper; cook and stir until the butter is melted 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the beans to serve.