Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans (fresh)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces dried tomatoes (1/2 cup, I've successfully substituted fresh grape tomatoes for the reason that some in my family don't care for the dried)
- 6 slices (6 ounces) bacon
- 4 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
How to Make
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Step 1: Wash beans, trim ends, and remove strings.
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Step 2: Cook beans in boiling water to cover 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
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Step 3: Bring vinegar to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat. Add tomatoes; let stand 10 minutes. Drain tomatoes, reserving vinegar. Coarsely chop tomatoes.
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Step 4: Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
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Step 5: Cook shallots in reserved bacon drippings over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
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Step 6: Add reserved vinegar, chopped tomato, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat until sugar melts, stirring occasionally.
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Step 7: Add beans to skillet, and toss gently. cook just until thoroughly heated. Spoon bean mixture into a serving bowl; sprinkle with bacon.
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