Smothered Green Beans

What are these green beans smothered in, you ask? We've just got an answer for you... bacon! Yup, that's right. Our Smothered Green Beans pairs up with one of our favorite ingredients, along with a few others, of course, to bring you a side dish that's going to be in high demand from the very first time you make it. It's the perfect side dish recipe for any night of the week, so get in the kitchen and get cookin'!

Ingredients:

4 to 6 bacon slices

3 celery ribs, chopped

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

1 onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 

Directions:

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
   
2. Cook celery and next 3 ingredients in hot drippings in skillet over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes.
   
3. Add tomatoes and remaining 4 ingredients; cook 5 minutes or until beans are tender, stirring often. Stir in crumbled bacon.

Notes:

The packaged pork tenderloins available in supermarkets, make quick, easy entree. Because they're already marinated, they can go straight for the package to your oven or grill.

This recipe is from The Best of Mr. Food Cookbook Series Oxmoor House, Inc. If you would like more recipes like this, click here.

 

Source:  mrfood.com