Lumberjack Hash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed (about 1 pound, you can also use an equivalent amount of fresh grated potatoes)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces ham, diced
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion; cook 5 minutes.
Add bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and ham; cook 16 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Top with cheese; cook 2 minutes or until cheese melts.