Dutch Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 quart fresh green beans
3 slices bacon
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water

Preparation

Cook beans in boiling salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
Cut bacon in small pieces and fry until crisp, reserving 2 tablespoons of fat.
Add onion to bacon and cook until a golden brown; add to beans.
Combine flour, sugar, mustard, salt and paprika; blend with the two tablespoons of bacon fat; brown well, stirring constantly.
Add vinegar and water and cook until thickened (you're looking for a medium to medium/thin sauce).
Pour over beans and let stand in a warm place for 1/2 hour before serving.