Fresh Green Beans, One Way

Basic recipe is from Pioneer Woman but I altered it a little. I had to splurge since it was our first fresh green beans for the summer so I used bacon grease. YUM Next time olive oil.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb fresh green beans
• 2  tablespoons bacon grease (can substitue olive oil)
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped red bell pepper
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon sea salt or 1⁄2-1  teaspoon kosher salt
•  ground pepper

Directions

1. Snap the ends of beans and into the desired length.
2. Melt bacon grease (or heat olive oil) in a skillet over medium low heat.
3. Add garlic and onions and cook for a minute.
4. Add green beans and cook for a minute until beans turn bright green.
5. Add the chicken stock, chopped red pepper and S&P.
6. Turn the heat to low, cover leaving the lid cracked for steam to escape.
7. Cook for 25 minutes or so until liquid is evaporated and beans are soft.