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Home Fries with Peppers and Onions

Home Fries with Peppers and Onions

Classic Home Fries while Eating on a Budget
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 790 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Frying Pan
  • Knife
  • Metal Spatula or Tongs
  • Colander
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Medium Red Potatoes Washed and Large Diced
  • 1 Large Bell Pepper Washed, Seeded and Large Diced
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion Peeled and Large Diced
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt for Boiling
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt for Saute
  • 1 Quart Cold Water
  • 1 Cup Vegetable Oil for Frying
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil for Saute

Instructions
 

Blanching the Potatoes

  • Add the diced potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 quart of water to a medium sauce pan and place on high heat.
  • Allow the potatoes to come to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes.
  • After 2 full minutes of boiling, strain the semi cooked potatoes into a colander and blanch them.
    The blanching process is explained in details, in the article above.
  • Remove the potatoes from the cold water and pat dry, then set aside.

Frying the Potatoes

  • Add a cup of vegetable oil to a thick skillet or frying pan and place on medium high heat.
  • Once the oil is heat, add and fry the blanched diced potatoes in batches. You may need to do 2 or 3 batches depending on the size of your skillet.
  • Continue frying until golden brown, at least 3 minutes on each side.
    Place the fried potatoes onto a paper towel or wire rack to drain the oil.

Making the Home Fries

  • Using another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil on medium heat.
  • Add the bell peppers and saute for one minute
  • Add the onions, salt and pepper and saute for another minute.
  • Add the fried potatoes and saute for another 2 minutes, until you can hear a sizzle.
Keyword home fries, meals on a budget, potatoes