Post by Jay on Mar 5, 2004 12:34:36 GMT -6
German-Style Green Beans1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces
3 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup water
1 T brown sugar
1 T cider vinegar
Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and
set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 T (15 ml) drippings. In
the same skillet, saute onion in drippings until tender.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, mustard and water
until smooth. Stir into onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2
minutes or until thickened. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar. Add
the beans; heat through. Sprinkle with bacon.
Makes 3-4 servings.
Jay