Country Ranch Green Beans Potatoes (Print Format)
Country-style green beans and potatoes cooked with bacon, ranch seasoning, and herbs. Comforting and delicious!
# Ingredients:
→ Hearty Vegetables
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
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4 cups baby potatoes or 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
→ Flavor Base
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1 onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Country Seasonings
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1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
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1 cup chicken broth
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried rosemary
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil (if needed)
# Steps:
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Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until it's nice and crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon, but keep all those delicious drippings in the pan - that's where the flavor magic happens!
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Add the diced onion to the bacon drippings and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften and smell amazing. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it's fragrant and perfect.
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Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and stir them around regularly, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they're lightly browned. Don't overcrowd the pan - you want them to get that nice golden color!
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Toss in the green beans, ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Stir everything together so all those wonderful seasonings coat the vegetables evenly. This is where it starts smelling like comfort food heaven!
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Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes until both the potatoes and green beans are fork-tender and have absorbed all those incredible flavors.
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Return that crispy bacon to the pan and give everything a final stir. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve this comforting, country-style dish while it's hot and enjoy every single bite!
# Tips:
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This is pure country comfort food at its finest! The combination of crispy bacon, tender vegetables, and ranch seasoning creates the most satisfying side dish that could easily be a meal on its own.
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The bacon drippings are essential for that authentic country flavor - they add richness and depth that you just can't get any other way.
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This dish is incredibly versatile - serve it alongside grilled chicken or pork chops, or add some sausage to make it a complete one-pot meal!