Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon
A cozy and budget-friendly skillet dinner featuring tender potatoes, crisp-tender green beans, and smoky bacon, all coated in tangy ranch flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed Can substitute with frozen green beans.
- 4 cups baby potatoes, diced Any thin-skinned potato works.
- 6 slices bacon, chopped Can use turkey bacon or veggie bacon.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix Choose a brand with simple ingredients.
- 1 cup chicken broth Vegetable broth works as a substitute.
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cooking the Bacon
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy and golden, about 7–10 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pan.
Sautéing Onion and Garlic
- Add the diced onion to the hot drippings and sauté for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
Cooking Potatoes
- Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and let them brown for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If the pan looks dry, splash in a bit of broth or olive oil.
Adding Remaining Ingredients
- Stir in the green beans, ranch seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover the skillet, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Final Touch
- Stir the crispy bacon back into the skillet and taste to adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and let it sit uncovered for 3–5 minutes if it's too brothy.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and reheated. Leftovers taste even better and can be used in various meals like breakfast hash or tortilla wraps.