Green Beans, Bacon and Potatoes

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

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

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