Serbian Potato & Tomato Side Dish (Meze od Krompire i Paradize)

5 large potatoes peeled and sliced thin

1 large can diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes

1 medium onion peeled cut in half and sliced thin

1 small green pepper seeded and chopped

1 clove garlic chopped

water

salt and pepper to taste
sugar (OPTIONAL if you think the tomatoes are too acidic -- about 1 tablespoon will do.)

In a large skillet, dutch oven, or crockpot, put potatoes in a layer on the bottom. Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper. Pour in the can of tomatoes juice and all. Simmer on low until potatoes are tender. If mixture starts to thicken, add enough water to thin it to keep potatoes tender. When potatoes are tender, salt and pepper to taste. Serve as a side dish or main course with crusty bread

If using crockpot, add all ingredients at once and use one can of water as well. Mix. Cook on medium 2 hours, adding water little by little if mixture thickens. Again, when tender, salt and pepper to taste. You can substitute a small can of V8 tomato juice for some of the water if you like