Green Beans, Bacon and Potatoes

ChefOnTheMoon's Note:

True comfort food......makes a complete meal.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 cups water
• ½ lb green beans (about 2 Cups)
• 4 small new potatoes , Scrubbed, Cut in 8 pieces
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 5 slices bacon , cut in 1-inch Pieces
• ¼ cup onion (Chopped)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, place water, beans, potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
2. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
4. Drain.
5. Cover and set aside.
6. Meanwhile, in a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp and onion is tender.
7. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
8. Add beans and potatoes and toss until well coated with bacon and onion.
9. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper and serve.

Reviews

[Recipe Maven]

I used pepper bacon in ours and it was just hot enough to warm your innards! The flavors melded together so well. We loved it!

[Ginny Sue]

We really enjoyed this one. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the beans and potatoes. I served as a side dish with a burger.

[Papa D]

Excellent, delicious, true comfort food. I also added some diced garlic with the onion and bacon. Thanks for posting this wonderful recipe!