Green Beans with Carmelized Shallots & Bacon ***

GREEN BEANS WITH CARMELIZED SHALLOTS & BACON
(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ Recipezaar.com)

1-2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces bacon, about ½ of a package, chopped
4 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 lbs fresh green beans
1 cup chicken stock
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add EVOO and chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove from pan to a paper towel-lined plate.
Add sliced shallots to the pan and cook in the bacon drippings until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Add the green beans and chicken stock to the pan.
Cook until desired tenderness, about 5 minutes.
Toss with cooked bacon and salt and pepper.