Home fries california style

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼poundsSliced bacon, cut into 1/2\" pieces
2largesOnions (to yield 2 cups), chopped
1mediumSweet red pepper, cored, seeded, chopped
1mediumSweet green pepper, cored, seeded, chopped
½poundsMushrooms, sliced
2poundsRed potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4\" cubes
¼cupChicken broth
teaspoonSweet paprika
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBasil, crumbled
¼teaspoonOregano, crumbled
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
1tablespoonCider vinegar
1tablespoonParsley, chopped

Directions

Cook bacon in a well seasoned 10" cast iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Transfer bacon with slotted spoon to a small plate lined with paper toweling. Pour off drippings from skillet and reserve 5 tablespoons (if necessar, add vegetable oil to make 5 tablespoons).

Saute onion and peppers in 1 tablespoon of reserved drippings for 5 minutes until almost tender. Remove begetables to plate with bacon. Saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of the drippings for 3 minutes until almost tender. Remove to plate with other vegetables. Saute potatoes in 2 tablespoons dripping for 10 minutes until almost ender, stirring occasionally. Return vegetables to skillet with chicken broth, paprika, salt, basil, oregano and pepper; carefully toss to mix. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes, turning with spatula every 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in vinegar and reserved bacon Garnish with chopped parsley.

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 03 Jan 97 Recipe by: Laura Hunter

From: Laura Hunter <LHunter722@...> Date: Sat, 4 Jan 1997 15:43:12 -0500