Wash and trim the green beans. [Shortcut: buy French green beans that are pre-washed and have had the stem-end trimmed.] NOTE: If you use Blue Lake (large) green beans, blanch them before making them into bundles.
Cut strips of bacon in half (to make them shorter), then in half again (lengthwise this time) to create narrow strips.
Make bundles by spiral-wrapping the bacon around 'small handfuls' of beans. Use about 5 French beans (or 3 Blue Lake beans) per bundle.
Lay the bacon-wrapped bean bundles on a jelly roll pan (or a cookie sheet covered with foil). You are going to want edges on your pan to contain the bacon fat. Sprinkle liberally with brown sugar. Also add a bit of salt and pepper.
Bake at 375 degrees until done - about 15 minutes.
RECIPE TIPS
Don't stress about the specific quantities on this one! I almost didn't put them in. It really doesn't matter. Grab some beans, wrap with bacon, sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper. Bake a few minutes to cook the bacon. That's it.