Country Green Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup cooked ham, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper