Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon Recipe
A comforting and hearty dish combining fresh green beans and baby potatoes simmered in savory ranch seasoning and aromatic herbs, enhanced with crispy bacon for a flavorful country-style side or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 cups baby potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Meat
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
Seasonings & Liquids
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the bacon drippings and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Brown Potatoes: Add the diced baby potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add Green Beans and Seasonings: Stir in the trimmed green beans, ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
- Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir the crispy bacon back into the dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
- You can substitute fresh herbs for dried herbs if preferred; use about 1 tablespoon fresh thyme and rosemary each.
- Feel free to add a dash of hot sauce or crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Keywords: green beans, baby potatoes, bacon, ranch seasoning, country style, side dish, simmered vegetables
