Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon (Print version)
Tender green beans and creamy potatoes simmered with crispy bacon and ranch seasoning in one skillet.
# Ingredients:
For the skillet
01 -
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
02 -
1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 oz (28 g) packet ranch seasoning mix
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1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Salt and black pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
02 -
Add the diced onion to the bacon drippings and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the potatoes, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes are just tender.
04 -
Tuck the green beans into the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the beans are tender but still hold their shape.
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Stir the crispy bacon back in along with the butter. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
# Good to know:
01 -
Best served hot, straight from the skillet.