Green Beans with Bacon

I was looking for a new way to make green beans; some way that would make them taste like more than just green beans.  Not that I dislike green beans, but it's prime season for them where I live now and I have had them just steamed a lot of late.  The combination of flavors here worked out well.

Serves 2-3

2 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 lb green beans
2 tablespoons water
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

1. Clean green beans, remove stems, and break into bite-sized pieces.
2. In skillet with lid, brown bacon pieces over medium high heat.  Stir bacon to ensure that they brown evenly.  Remove bacon pieces from skillet and dump off excess grease.
3. Add green beans to skillet with bacon leavings.  Cook and stir green beans in skillet over medium high heat until bright, about 1 minute.  Reduce heat to low, pour water into skillet, and cover skillet with lid.  Let beans simmer for 5 minutes or until no longer crunchy.
4. Season green beans with salt and pepper to taste.  Remove from skillet to a serving bowl.  Top with cooked bacon pieces and stir before serving.