Country Ranch Green Beans & Potatoes with Bacon
This hearty Southern-style side dish combines crispy bacon, fresh green beans, and buttery potatoes in a savory broth. It's comfort food at its finest—easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for weeknights or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- - 4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- - 1.5 lbs fresh green beans trimmed
- - 2 lbs baby red potatoes quartered
- - 1 medium white onion diced
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 4 cups chicken broth
- - 3 tbsp butter or ghee for Whole30
- - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- - 1/2 tsp black pepper
- - 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (5-7 mins). Remove with slotted spoon, leaving 2 tbsp fat in pot.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic to bacon fat; cook 3 mins until soft. Stir in green beans, salt, and pepper; sauté 5 mins.
- Simmer Potatoes: Add potatoes and broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 25-30 mins until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Finish: Stir in butter, vinegar, and reserved bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with extra broth if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Flavors deepen overnight! Store in fridge for up to 4 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey bacon or smoked sausage for pork-free version. Frozen green beans work (thaw first).
- Serving Tip: Pair with Garlic Butter Beef and Potatoes for a hearty meal.