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Bacon Smothered Green Beans

Source of Recipe


Emeril Lagasse, from "Emeril Live"






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 lbs. small, thin green beans, ends trimmed
  
• 1/2 lb. bacon, chopped
  
• 1 cup minced shallots
  
• 1 tsp minced garlic
  
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 1 cup chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp sherry wine vinegar
  






Instructions



1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and transfer to an ice bath. Drain well.
   
   
2. Fry the bacon in a large skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until crisp and golden, 5 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the stock, salt, pepper and vinegar and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Add the green beans and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.
   
   Yield: 4 servings