Fried Garlic, Potatoes, Peppers, and Onions

Crispy, pan fried potatoes with garlic, onions, and peppers. Simple to make, yet perfect as a side dish or to serve as a main meal. 

Ingredients

2 Tbs. oil** see notes below
1 Tbs. butter
2 lbs. potatoes, peeled if desired and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet bell pepper, diced
12 garlic cloves, whole
1/2 tsp. paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. 

Add potatoes, onion, sweet bell pepper and garlic. Sprinkle the paprika over the potatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook covered for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the vegetables to keep them from sticking and burning on the bottom of the pan. Cook until the potatoes are almost tender and are golden brown.

Remove the lid and cook another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Add more salt and pepper if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, fry some bacon until crisp. Remove from the skillet to a plate lined with paper towels. Crumble the bacon and set aside.  Use the bacon grease instead of the oil and butter to fry the potatoes, garlic, onions, and bell peppers in.  At the final 10 to 15 minutes cooking time, mix in the crumpled bacon.