Green Beans, Potatoes and Bacon

Ingredients
4 Cups Water
1/2 Pound Green Beans (about 2 Cups) -- 1" Pieces
4 Small New Potatoes -- Scrubbed,Cut in 8
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
5 Slices Bacon -- 1" Pieces
1/4 Cup Onion -- Chopped
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

In a medium saucepan, place water, beans, potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Cover and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon
and onion until bacon is crisp and onion is tender.
Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
Add beans and potatoes and toss until well coated with bacon and onion.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper and serve.