Green Beans with New Potatoes (A good way to use up those garden fresh beans)
Ingredients
3 to 4 slices of bacon
1/4 of a small onion, coarsely chopped
3 to 4 cups green beans,
4 to 6 tiny new or 3 small red potatoes
Chicken stock, to cover (I substitute vegetable broth)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cut up the bacon directly into a large saucepan and cook over medium high heat until it begins to brown. Add the onion and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
Saute beans in the cooked bacon and onion for a bit first. Cut away a strip around the center of the new potatoes or if using small red potatoes, cut them into a medium dice; add to the beans. Pour over enough chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let them low simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Add salt and pepper as needed.
If using fresh green beans, remove the ends and snap in half or cut; rinse and set aside. Can also substitute 2 cans of cut green beans, reserving the liquid. If using canned beans, add the beans with their liquid, to the cooked bacon and onion. Add the potatoes and enough chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let them low simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
