Potatoes and Green Beans

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 pound young potatoes or 4 large potatoes but into chunks
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 strips thick bacon, cut into chunks
Salt and Pepper
some stock or water


Add Bacon and potatoes to a heated (over med heat) saute pan, season with some salt and pepper.  As the fat renders off of the bacon it should help the potatoes to start to cook and brown.  If browning too fast and potatoes are not getting soft add a little stock or water to pan and cover so that the potatoes will steam.  when the potatoes are almost tender add the green beans and garlic and stir them in, if needed add a little more stock.  Cover and cook until the beans and potatoes are at your desired tenderness.

Served here with Pork in a Tarragon Mustard Sauce.