Cut or snap the little stems off the green beans and cut them into thirds. Cut larger potatoes in half, chop the onion and roughly chop the bacon.

Heat a little bit of oil in a pot and sauté the bacon on medium heat until it starts to brown, about 4-5 minutes.

Add the onion and cook until soft, about another 5 minutes.

Add beans and potatoes to the pot. Sprinkle in a little pepper and 1/2 tsp salt

Add enough water to just cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Simmer on low for about 1 hour.

Stir occasionally and add a little water if it gets too low. After 1 hour, the beans should be very tender. Add extra salt and pepper to taste.