Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes
A comforting dish of fresh green beans, tender potatoes, and crispy bacon infused with zesty ranch flavor, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 450 g fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces Use fresh for best flavor.
- 600 g baby potatoes or 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced About 4 cups.
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (28 g)
- 240 ml chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, if needed)
Instructions
Cooking
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until it becomes crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon to a plate, reserving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Add diced onion to the pan with the bacon drippings. Cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until aromatic.
- Incorporate the diced potatoes into the skillet. Stir regularly and cook until slightly browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the prepared green beans, ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the skillet. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until both potatoes and green beans are fully tender. Return the cooked bacon to the pan and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Serve hot as a side dish or main course. Pairs well with grilled chicken, steak, or fish. Can sprinkle extra ranch seasoning on top for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop.