Smothered Green Beans

What You'll Need:

4 to 6 bacon slices
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

What To Do:

1.Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.

2.Cook celery and next 3 ingredients in hot drippings in skillet over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes.

3.Add tomatoes and remaining 4 ingredients; cook 5 minutes or until beans are tender, stirring often. Stir in crumbled bacon.

Notes:
The packaged pork tenderloins available in supermarkets make quick, easy entree. Because they're already marinated, they can go straight for the package to your oven or grill.