Ingredients

  • 8 cups green beans, tipped and tailed
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper (adjust if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use less if sensitive to spicy)
  • 12 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Method

  • Cook all ingredients except butter in large heavy pot over medium heat until mixture is simmering.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered.
  • Cook for at least 20 minutes.
  • When beans are tender and have reached desired tenderness (Southerners eat them VERY overcooked :( ).
  • Remove from stove and add butter.
  • Stir to coat again and serve hot!
  • YUMMY!