Green beans And Sauteed Mushrooms In Smoky Bacon Butter

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1 lb green beans
3 slices bacon
1/2 stick butter or margarine
3/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper, divided
2 Tbsp minced shallots
2 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp liquid smoke, divided
6 oz thin sliced mushrooms

Cut tips of green beans, and into bite sized pieces (if desired). Place
in steamer and steam until tender.

In a large skillet, cook bacon. When bacon is done to desired
crispness, remove to small plate to cool. Recover any bacon grease
dripped to plate back into skillet.

Add butter. When butter is almost melted, sprinkle in 1/2 tsp black
pepper. Add shallots and saute until the start to soften. Add sesame
seeds and saute for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle in 1/2 tsp liquid smoke and
stir to incorporate into butter blend. Add mushrooms and saute until
tender.

Crumble cooled bacon and add to skillet. Add remaining pepper and
liquid smoke to butter sauce and stir to incorporate. Immediately add
steamed green beans and toss to coat beans with butter sauce. Transfer
to serving dish.

Serves 4 with enough for seconds.