Smothered Green Beans with Potatoe recipe

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for smothered green beans with potatoes:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 slices of bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it’s crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
2. In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
3. Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown slightly.
4. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer. Add the green beans to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the green beans and potatoes are tender.
5. Once the green beans and potatoes are cooked, remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Sprinkle the cooked bacon pieces over the top of the green beans and potatoes before serving.
7. Optionally, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Enjoy your delicious smothered green beans with potatoes!