Green Beans With Bacon

Submitted by Ackman

"This is a little bit different than the other recipes listed on here."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh green beans
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, sliced in 1/4 inch slices
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup fresh tomato, diced

directions

1. Trim the ends of the beans & snap into 2 inch pieces.
2. In a 3 quart saucepan, place the beans, water & salt.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low; cover & simmer 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
5. Drain well & keep warm.
6. Meanwhile, cut the bacon into 3/4 inch pieces.
7. Fry in a medium skillet until desired doneness.
8. Remove bacon & drain on paper towel.
9. Discard all but 1 T. of the bacon drippings.
10. Saute' the onion in the drippings over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until soft.
11. Stir the cooked bacon, onion & pepper into the beans & heat thouroughly.
12. Top with the diced tomato & serve.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made the recipe as given, although I did cut it in half! We eat bean quite a bit & now have great new way of preparing them, thanks to you! The tomato topping is very, very nice! Thanks for posting the recipe! [Made & reviewed in New Kids on the Block recipe tag]