Summer Seasoned String Beans

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 (.4 ounce) packet dry vegetable soup mix
• 1 ham hock
• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 12 small red potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.