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Cowboy Potatoes

Cultural Context

Cowboy Potatoes, a hearty dish with roots in American cowboy culture, reflects the rustic, no-frills cooking style of the Old West. Often made with simple, readily available ingredients, it embodies the spirit of communal meals around the campfire. Today, this dish has found its way into modern American kitchens, celebrated for its comforting flavors and versatility.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
4 pieces of bacon
2 lbs red potatoes
2 tablespoons oil
red bell peppers
onion
cumin
chili powder
salt
pepper
Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce
cheese
green onions
jalapenos
1

Welcome to Rose Red Homestead.

2

Celebrating 27 years since meeting in a statistics class.

3

Preparing a budget meal from Pioneer Woman's recipe.

4

Using 4 pieces of bacon to cut down expenses.

5

Cutting 2 lbs of red potatoes into 1-inch pieces and boiling for about 5 minutes.

6

Chopping bacon into small pieces for even cooking.

7

Cooking the bacon until crispy and moving it to paper towels.

8

Adding 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and heating it up.

9

Stir-frying red bell peppers and onion for about 5 minutes.

10

Draining the boiled potatoes and adding them to the skillet.

11

Turning the heat to medium-high and adding spices: cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

12

Cooking the mixture until the potatoes are crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes.

13

Drizzling Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce over the mixture.

14

Adding cheese, bacon, and green onions on top.

15

Letting it sit until the cheese melts, while the cast iron holds the heat.

16

Adding jalapenos on top before taste testing.

17

Taste testing a potato with bacon and jalapeno, confirming it's delicious.

Equipment Needed

cast iron skilletbamboo cutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Cowboy Potatoes

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