Instructions: In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook potatoes, ham and shallots for 5 minutes or until shallots are softened but not browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to very low; cook, covered, for 5 minutes, adding 1 to 2 tbsp. water if mixture seems dry.

Trim beans; cut into 1 inch pieces. Stir into potato mixture, covered and stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until beans are tender-crisp and potatoes are tender, adding up to 2 tbsp. more water if too dry. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Makes about 4 servings.

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