Tangy Green Beans with Bacon

• 6 cups cut green beans, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 3 medium onions, sliced
• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced, or 2 (14.5 ounces each) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup hot water
• dash red pepper

Fry bacon crisp; add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 1 hour. Add water as needed.
Serves 6.
Recipe adapted from "The Little Mountain Bean Bible Cookbook"