Green Beans, Swiss Style

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• ¼ pound sliced bacon, cut across in julienne strips
• 1 cup minced onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock base
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 ½ cups water

Directions

1. Cook beans until crisp tender; drain and keep warm.
2. Fry bacon until lightly brown. Add onion and cook until tender.
3. Stir in flour, stock base, and hot pepper sauce. Gradually stir in water and cook until thickened.
4. Add green beans and toss to coat.