Cowboy Potatoes

Name: Cowboy Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-in. pieces; 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-in. pieces; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 pound ground pork or crumbled breakfast sausages; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; Sour cream, for serving, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Add some giddy-up to your morning with these hearty cowboy potatoes, which are packed with peppers, onions, ground pork, barbecue sauce and cheddar.

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-in. pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-in. pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound ground pork or crumbled breakfast sausages
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Sour cream, for serving, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 425º. Line two 15x10x1-in. rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, peppers and onion. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, taco seasoning and oregano. Spread the potato mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes; stir. Roast until lightly browned and fork-tender, another 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork; cook until browned, 8-10 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir in red pepper flakes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out the skillet.
Place the ground pork and roasted vegetables in the skillet. Stir in barbecue sauce. Top with shredded cheese and pickled jalapenos. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 2-3 minutes.
Top with green onions and sour cream to serve, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 477 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 919mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein.

When you have big appetites to fill at breakfast, these cowboy potatoes are sure to hit the spot. Plus, this recipe is easy to customize to make them perfect for your family. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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