Description
A comforting, hearty side dish featuring tender green beans, creamy potatoes, and crispy bacon, all seasoned with a delicious ranch mix. This is a perfect side for any meal, or can be served as a stand-alone dish!
Ingredients
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- 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 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, if needed)
Instructions
Cook the Bacon:
- 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 bacon drippings in the pan.
Sauté the Aromatics:
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion to the bacon drippings. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion softens.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cook the Potatoes:
- Add the diced potatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the potatoes start to brown slightly.
Add Green Beans and Seasonings:
- Stir in the green beans, ranch seasoning mix, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
Finish the Dish:
- Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the cooked bacon.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. You may add olive oil if the dish feels too dry.
Serve:
- Serve the Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes hot as a hearty side dish, perfect for pairing with any main course.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- You can adjust the seasoning by adding more herbs or spices, like paprika or cayenne, for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, roasts, or as a part of a larger family dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg