• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
• 8 slices bacon, quartered
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cubed red potatoes

1. Wash beans, trim ends, and remove strings.
2. Snap into 1 1/2 inch pieces; set aside.
3. Fry bacon until crisp in a Dutch oven.
4. Remove bacon and set aside, reserve 1/4 cup bacon drippings in Dutch oven.
5. Saute' onion in drippings until tender.
6. Add water to onion; bring to a boil.
7. Add bacon, beans, salt, and pepper, and return to a boil.
8. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
9. Add potatoes, and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
10. Drain