FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES

FRESH GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES



  1/2 stick butter, sliced
  1 onion, cut into slivers
  12 sm size potatoes
  2 cup chicken broth, plus add water as needed
  2 slices bacon
  4 lb fresh green beans
  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Remove ends from beans, snap and wash well..
Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, lightly brown the bacon over medium heat, turning often, for approximately 10 minutes. Toss the green beans into the pot, stirring them with a  spoon to coat well with the fat. Add the stock and water. Cook over medium-low heat, covered tightly, for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are half done.   Add potatoes, cover and cook additional 30 minutes.  Add salt and pepper to taste