Ingredients

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces3 bacon strips, diced1 medium onion, quartered and sliced2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 cup water1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Preparation

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion in drippings until tender.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, mustard and water until smooth. Stir into onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar. Add the beans; heat thought. Sprinkle with bacon.