Description
This comforting Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes dish features tender baby potatoes and crisp green beans sautéed with crispy bacon and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the green beans thoroughly under cold water, trim the ends, and set aside.
- Rinse the baby potatoes and halve them for even cooking.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped bacon.
- Cook the bacon until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the halved baby potatoes, allowing them to soak up the flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the potatoes are mostly submerged.
- Add dried thyme, oregano, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add the green beans to the skillet, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until the green beans are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Drizzle in apple cider vinegar if desired, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Adjust the cooking time for green beans based on your preferred level of tenderness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes