Sweet Potato Hash

½ lb bacon cut into ¼ inch strips
2 med onions chopped
1 large red bell pepper cut into strips
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
1 tsp chopped thyme

Cook bacon in nonstick skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towel, reserving fat in skillet. Add onions, bell pepper, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper to skillet and cook until veggies are softened. Stir in potatoes and ½ tsp salt. Cook covered until potatoes are tender and starting to brown (10-14 mins). Stir in thyme and bacon, and salt and pepper to taste.