Wednesday's Chow - Green Beans with New Potatoes

Okay, I admit it....I've lived in the south for nearly two decades and I never learned how to make green beans and potatoes. But I recently came across this recipe and tried it. My whole family loves it. This is a delicious side dish to any meal.

Green Beans with New Potatoes

Ingredients

6 slices of bacon, cut into pieces

3 tbls butter

1/2 to 1 cup red onion, chopped

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

1 large clove garlic, minced

3/4 cup chicken broth

1 tsp salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp pepper

8 small new potatoes, diced

1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Directions

Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove bacon and set aside.

Melt butter in bacon drippings and add onion, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add bacon, green beans, garlic, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are soft, about 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar.

Anna Kathryn Lanier

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