Melt butter in 3-quart sauce pan and mince onions.

Add onions and garlic to sauce pan, cook on medium high heat until translucent, around 5 minutes. Add bacon to saute pan.

Cook bacon until slightly crispy, around 3 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Add salt, black pepper, and green bean, cover and simmer for additional 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and serve.