Southern Green Beans

shared by Jennifer H. (the kids loved this and asked that it be made again; but then, what's not to like about bacon)

Ingredients:
 12-15 slices bacon, chopped (I used turkey bacon cut up with scissors)
3 TBS butter
1 onion, chopped
 2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
5 red potatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 t balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook chopped bacon, drain.  
2. Saute onion in butter 5 minutes.  
3. Stir in bacon, green beans, potatoes, garlic and broth.
4. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.