Ranch Green Beans Bacon (Printable Version)
Warm green beans and potatoes get a rich, tasty boost from bacon and ranch. Super cozy for any day.
# Everything You’ll Need:
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1 tablespoon olive oil (only if your bacon is super lean)
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Salt and cracked black pepper, add as much or little as you like
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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240 ml chicken broth
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28 g dry ranch seasoning mix
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2 garlic cloves, smashed or finely chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped up
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6 strips bacon, chopped into pieces
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450 g new potatoes, halved or cut smaller if large
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450 g green beans, ends snipped and cut into about 2-inch chunks (frozen works, just cook longer)
# Steps to Cook:
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Toss the bacon you set aside back into your skillet and mix well. Let everything cook together for another minute to make the flavors pop. Plate it up while it’s hot and throw on a handful of bacon or herbs on top if you’re feeling fancy.
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Pop the lid on the skillet. Let it bubble on medium-low for around 15–20 minutes. Every now and then, give it a stir. When the potatoes feel soft with a fork and the beans look bright and tender, you’re set. Take the lid off at the end if you want a thicker sauce.
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Dump the green beans in next. Drizzle your chicken broth over the whole thing and sprinkle the ranch seasoning everywhere. Gently mix it all together so it’s coated well.
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Toss the cut potatoes into your skillet. Sprinkle in rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, and roll everything around to make sure the potatoes are coated in the tasty bits.
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Next, drop the onion pieces into the still-hot bacon fat and stir till they turn see-through, maybe 5 minutes. Add your garlic now and keep stirring for about a minute. You’ll smell when it’s ready.
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Start with a big skillet on medium. Get your bacon sizzling until the pieces are crunchy and golden. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon and save for later, leaving the fat in the pan. If there’s not a lot of fat, add some olive oil so nothing sticks.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Mix in a bit of butter right at the end if you want it extra creamy and rich. It actually tastes even better heated up the next day. Extra bacon pieces on top always make it better.
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If you want brown, crunchy potatoes, cook or boil them a little first, then crisp them in a pan before mixing in beans and broth.