Easy Pan-Fried Potatoes
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Serves 4 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ C. Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
- 2 lbs. red potatoes
- 1 small white or yellow onion
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ red bell pepper
- salt & pepper
- ½ tsp. each: Spice Islands oregano, smoked paprika, cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Directions
- Chop the onions and peppers into ½” pieces. Heat a large cast iron pan over medium-low heat, add the Crisco.
- Once it has melted, add the onions, peppers, a pinch of salt, the oregano, paprika, and cumin, and cook (stirring occasionally) while prepping the potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes into ½” pieces, then add them to a large pot. Cover the potatoes with cold water, and add enough extra water to cover the tops of the potatoes by one inch. Salt the water and bring to a boil. and
- Boil the potatoes for about 5-7 minutes, until tender. Drain, and set aside.
- Turn the heat under the cast iron pan to medium-high. Keep stirring the peppers and onions, and add the cooked potatoes.
- Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes are golden brown, about 7-8 minutes.
- Turn the heat off from under the pan. Stir in the minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with freshly chopped cilantro!
Recipe by Sara Alvord of A Flavor Journal: Sara | Recipes & Food Photos on Instagram: “Today I’m partnering with Crisco® to bring you some super delicious & easy pan-fried potatoes! #ad | Crisco’s All-Vegetable Shortening is…”
