Bacon Smothered Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb fresh green beans (small & ends trimmed)
1/4 lb bacon (chopped)
1/2 cup shallot (minced)
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cooking sherry

Preparation

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the beans and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain in colander and transfer to an ice bath.
Drain well.
Fry the bacon in a large skillet and cook until crisp and golden (approximately 5 minutes).
Add the shallots& garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the flour and cook, stiring constantly for 2 minutes.
Add the stock, salt, pepper, and wine and cook until thickened (about 4 minutes).
Add the green beans and cook until warmed through (2 minutes).