Bacon Smothered Green Beans

• 3/4 lb fresh green beans (small & ends trimmed)
• 1/4 lb bacon (chopped)
• 1/2 cup shallot (minced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cooking sherry

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the beans and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Drain in colander and transfer to an ice bath.
4. Drain well.
5. Fry the bacon in a large skillet and cook until crisp and golden (approximately 5 minutes).
6. Add the shallots& garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Add the flour and cook, stiring constantly for 2 minutes.
8. Add the stock, salt, pepper, and wine and cook until thickened (about 4 minutes).
9. Add the green beans and cook until warmed through (2 minutes).

fresh green beans, bacon, shallot, garlic, flour, chicken stock, salt, pepper, cooking sherry

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-smothered-green-beans-110037 (may not work)