My Mother's Green Beans With Bacon

Submitted by Andtototoo

"Decades ago, when I was a young girl, my mother cooked green beans with bacon. Here is my similar version of her recipe. For a vegetarian version, leave out the bacon."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1⁄2 onion
• 3 slices bacon
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 1⁄2 lbs fresh green beans
• 3 cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar (optional)

directions

1. Rinse the green beans with water and cut off the ends. Cut the green beans into smaller pieces. Set aside.
2. Dice the onion and the bacon.
3. In a largish saucepan or small dutch oven put 2 Tablespoons oil, and the diced onion and bacon. Stir-fry until the bacon is light brown.
4. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
5. Add the green beans, water (add enough to cover), salt, pepper, and vinegar (if using). Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook about 20 minutes.
6. Check seasonings.