Description
Hearty country ranch green beans n potatoes with bacon brings rustic Southern comfort straight to your dinner table. Crispy bacon, tender vegetables, and zesty ranch seasoning create a mouthwatering side dish you’ll crave at every family gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups green beans, fresh
- 3 cups potatoes, diced
- 6 slices bacon
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and crisp bacon over medium heat until golden and fully rendered, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon drippings in the pan.
- Add olive oil and butter to the bacon drippings, creating a flavorful cooking base. Introduce diced potatoes and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning and prevent sticking.
- Incorporate minced garlic into the potato mixture, allowing it to become fragrant and release its aromatic essence for about 30-45 seconds.
- Gently fold in fresh green beans, ensuring they are evenly distributed with the potatoes. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper across the vegetable blend.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, creating moisture and helping to steam and tenderize the vegetables. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring intermittently to promote uniform cooking.
- Uncover the skillet and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes to allow excess liquid to evaporate and vegetables to achieve a slight caramelization.
- Crumble reserved bacon and generously scatter over the green bean and potato medley, providing a crispy, smoky finish to the dish.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter, ensuring an even distribution of bacon, vegetables, and seasonings.
Notes
- Customize ranch seasoning for reduced sodium by using low-salt alternatives or homemade herb blends.
- Consider vegetarian adaptation by replacing bacon with smoked paprika or liquid smoke for depth of flavor.
- Experiment with sweet potato variations for added nutritional complexity and unique taste profile.
- Select waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold for optimal texture and even browning during sautéing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 38-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg