Description
A flavorful and hearty skillet dish featuring tender green beans and diced red potatoes cooked in rich bacon grease and butter, seasoned with ranch spices and topped with crispy bacon and a hint of Tabasco for a slight kick. Perfect as a comforting side or light meal in just 17 minutes.
Ingredients
Fats and Oils
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 2 tablespoons butter
Vegetables
- 2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 1 (14-ounce) can green beans, drained
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ranch seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat fats: In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt the bacon grease together with the butter until hot and fully combined.
- Cook potatoes: Add the diced red potatoes to the pan and cook for about 7 minutes, flipping them once halfway through, until they begin to soften and develop a light golden crust.
- Add onion: Stir in the diced sweet onion and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until both the potatoes are tender and the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Combine remaining ingredients: Add the drained green beans, ranch seasoning, black pepper, crumbled bacon, and if using, Tabasco sauce. Stir thoroughly to combine and allow the mixture to warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot as a flavorful side dish or light meal.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh green beans if preferred; blanch them beforehand for best texture.
- Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to your heat preference or omit if you prefer no spice.
- For a vegetarian version, replace bacon grease and crumbled bacon with olive oil and smoked paprika for a similar smoky flavor.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as part of a hearty brunch spread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
