Summer Seasoned String Beans

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This summer seasoned string beans recipe is a fresh take on a classic. String beans, ham, and potatoes simmer with dry vegetable soup mix — so tasty.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ham hock
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
12 small red potatoes
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (2/5 ounce) packet dry vegetable soup mix

Directions

1 Heat butter and oil in a large pot. Add ham hock; brown on both sides. Reduce heat to low. Add green beans, potatoes, and enough water to cover.
2 Stir sugar, black pepper, and soup mix into the pot; simmer until beans and potatoes are tender, 1 hour. Transfer ham hock to a cutting board; shred meat back into the pot.