This side dish could almost serve as a meal.

Southern Style Green Beans

4 large potatoes, diced
4 cans green beans
12 strips of cooked bacon, diced
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper

Combine the prepared potatoes, green beans, prepared bacon, diced onion, minced garlic, salt and black pepper in a large pot over medium high heat.

Add enough water to cover all by about 3 inches.

Keep on medium high heat until boiling.

Let boil for 45 minutes, then turn the heat to medium and boil for at least another hour.

Do not stir the mixture.

Serve hot.