Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon to the pan and cook for about 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it achieves a crispy texture and deep golden brown color. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving some rendered fat in the skillet for added flavor.

Rinse the trimmed green beans under cold water and shake off excess moisture. Add them to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat, ensuring they are spread out evenly. Sauté the green beans for about 6 minutes or until they start to turn tender and develop a slight char.

Once the green beans are tender, add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning.

Return the crispy bacon bits to the skillet with the sautéed green beans and garlic. Stir everything together thoroughly for about another minute until heated through.

Season your Green Beans with Bacon and Garlic with freshly cracked black pepper. Taste and adjust the salt as necessary.