Country Ranch Green Beans
Ingredients:
• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups baby potatoes, or 4 large potatoes peeled and diced
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
Instructions:
• In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
• In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Add the diced potatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes start to brown slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the green beans, ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
• Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the cooked bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.