Spanish Skillet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Spanish Skillet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into bite-size pieces (Idaho is best); 8 ounces sliced bacon; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; salt and black pepper; ½ cup Spanish olives with pimento, chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste) or 12-1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 -3 tablespoon chili powder; 2 cups water or 2 cups chicken broth; 1 -2 tablespoon capers

Servings: persons

3 lbs potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into bite-size pieces (Idaho is best)
8 ounces sliced bacon
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt and black pepper
½ cup Spanish olives with pimento, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste) or 12-1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 -3 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups water or 2 cups chicken broth
1 -2 tablespoon capers

1
In a large heavy skillet, cook bacon until well done and crisp; remove from skillet, drain on paper towel; crumble and reserve the bacon, and 2 tablespoons.
2
of bacon drippings from the frypan.
3
In the same skillet, add the peppers and the minced garlic, or garlic powder if using, and the chopped fresh onion (if using, see note on bottom) to the skillet, saute for 5 minutes.
4
Add in the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper olives, onion powder, chili powder, water or broth and the potatoes.
5
Bring to boiling, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
6
Stir in capers.
7
Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes, to allow the liquids to absorb.
8
Stir in the crumbled bacon, and serve.
9
Note; 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion may be used in place of the onion powder.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into bite-size pieces (Idaho is best), 8 ounces sliced bacon, 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced, 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Spanish Skillet Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spanish Skillet Potatoes

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