GREEN BEANS CREOLE

2/3 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ham drippings
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, whole or diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender.

Add remaining ingredients nd simmer thoroughly.

Servings: 6
From: Marlo Bockting, Morrison, MO
Source: Today's Farmer October, 2000