Potatoes with Pepper & Pimientos ~

6-8 potatoes (about 1½ lbs)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
⅓ cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup green peppers, diced
⅓ cup pimiento, diced
1 tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste


1.  Peel the potatoes.  Cut them into ½-inch thick slices, then cut the slices into ½-
inch wide strips.  Cut the strips into ½-inch cubes.  As the potatoes are cubed,
place them in cold water to prevent discoloration.

2.  Drain the potatoes and place them in a saucepan or small skillet.  Add water to
cover; salt to taste.  Bring to a boil and simmer 1-2 minutes.  Drain well.

3.  Heat the oil in a skillet and add potatoes.  Cook, stirring and shaking the skillet
as necessary, until the potatoes become golden, about 8-10 minutes.

4.  Add the onion check the seasoning and cook briefly.  Add the green peppers
and cook, stirring gently, about 3 minutes.

5.  Add the butter and cook another 2 minutes.  Add the pimiento and stir gently.  
Cook until heated through.  

Serves 4