Ingredients:
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 
4 cups baby potatoes (or 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced) 
6 slices bacon, chopped 
1 onion, diced 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix 
1 cup chicken broth 
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste 
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, if needed) 
Instructions:
Cook the Bacon:
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the drippings in the pan. 
Sauté the Aromatics:
In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. 
Cook the Potatoes:
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