Salty, smoky bacon and melted shallots dress crisp-tender green beans for a simple, savory side dish. It's such an easy recipe, you'll soon find that it's your favorite way to cook green beans.
Line a plate with a paper towel and set it on your counter.
Warm the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, and then add the bacon. Continue frying until crisp, and then use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan. Set the bacon on the prepared plate.
Add the shallots to the pan, and sauté them in the bacon drippings until tender and fragrant - about 6 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and continue cooking for a further minute or two.
Add the green beans and reserved bacon to the pan, and then pour in the broth. Simmer, covered, until the beans are tender - about 10 minutes. Serve warm.