Description
This flavorful and comforting dish combines tender green beans and baby potatoes cooked in a savory ranch seasoning blend, crispy bacon, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a hearty side dish, it brings together fresh vegetables with smoky bacon and a rich broth for a satisfying meal addition.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups baby potatoes (or 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Protein & Fat
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons 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. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan for cooking the vegetables.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Brown the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. This adds extra flavor and texture to the dish.
- Add green beans and seasonings: Stir in the green beans, ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, and dried rosemary, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender and cooked through.
- Combine bacon and season: Stir the cooked bacon back into the skillet. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the ranch green beans and potatoes hot as a hearty and flavorful side dish that complements a variety of mains.
Notes
- If you prefer, substitute turkey bacon for a leaner protein option.
- You can add a splash of olive oil at the start if bacon fat is insufficient to prevent sticking.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Fresh herbs can be used in place of dried thyme and rosemary for a brighter flavor.
- Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning according to your taste preference or use a homemade ranch blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
