Melt 4 Tbsp butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
Add onions, garlic and pepper to the pan and cook until they begin to brown, stirring occasionally
Remove veggies from the pan and set off to the side in a large serving bowl
In the same hot pan add 4 Tbsp butter and melt over low heat
Add meat and mushrooms and au jus to the pan.
Simmer on low for about 5 minutes, or until the au jus evaporates
Remove the meat and mushrooms from the pan and add to your serving bowl, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
Peel and dice your potatoes into bite-size peices.
Parboil for Soft, Creamy Insides:You need to parboil the potatoes, which is a fancy way of saying that the cubed potatoes are added to a pot, covered with cold water, and cooked for just a couple minutes once the water comes to a boil. It’s just enough to soften the potatoes without making them too soft or mushy. This is crucial for home fries with a creamy interior. You know they’re finished when they are easily pierced with a fork. Once your potatoes can be pierced with a fork, drain and set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
In a small mixing bowl combine your garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika
Toss your potatoes in your spice mix.
In your same skillet, heat your oil.
Once your oil is hot cook your potatoes in batches for about 2-4 minutes per side until golden.
Remove your potatoes from your pan and lay on a papertowl lined dish to drain and cool.
Add your potatoes to your serving bowl and toss to mix all of your layers together.
Serve with your favorite style of egg, I love poached eggs with mine.