Bavarian Green Beans

• 18 ounces frozen green beans
• 1/4 lb bacon
• 1/3 cup onion
• 4 ounces beer
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup spaetzle noodles

1. Combine beans and a small amount of water in a saucepan, over a moderate flame.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and steam until tender and heated through.
3. Remove from heat, drain well.
4. Combine bacon and onions in a skillet, over a moderate flame heat and stir for 5-10 minutes, until lightly browned.
5. Add beer and sugar-mix well.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Heat to a boil.
8. Remove from heat, add the spaetzle and pour over beans.
9. Serve hot.
10. Here is a spaetzle recipe. I haven't tried it yet. I generally use the Recipe #2 from Norpro Spaetzle Maker package. I'll post that recipe as Spaetzle Recipe #2.
11. http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/blog/pasta-recipes/homemade-spaetzle-spatzle/.

green beans, bacon, onion, beer, sugar, salt, white pepper, spaetzle noodles

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bavarian-green-beans-245093 (may not work)