Mm Mm Mm Smothered Green Beans

Ingredients: 

12- 14 Thick Slices Peppered Bacon Chopped

1 C. White Onions, Chopped or Minced

2 1/2 Tsp. Minced Garlic ~OR~ 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced   

2 1/2 lbs. Fresh Green Beans, trimmed 

1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

2 C. Water

1/4 tsp. Salt

2 Pinches Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

1. Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet - Over Med-High Heat. Stir in Onions, Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes; let cook for 1 minute. 

2. Stir in Green Beans & water. Let the Beans cook until the water evaporates and the beans are tender - add more water if needed until the beans are tender (I find that I have to do this occasionally). Season with Salt & Pepper to taste and serve hot!