Description
This Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes recipe is a flavorful and hearty side dish combining fresh green beans and tender baby potatoes with crispy bacon and a savory ranch seasoning. Cooked in a skillet with aromatic herbs and chicken broth, this comforting dish is perfect for family dinners and pairs well with a variety of main courses.
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 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meat
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
Optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, if needed)
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same skillet with bacon drippings, add diced onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Brown Potatoes: Add diced potatoes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes start to brown slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Green Beans and Seasonings: Stir in green beans, ranch seasoning mix, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes and green beans are tender.
- Combine Bacon and Adjust Seasoning: Once vegetables are tender, stir in cooked bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve hot as a hearty side dish.
Notes
- If the skillet becomes too dry during cooking, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried herbs for a more vibrant flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Make sure not to overcook the green beans; they should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
