Broccoli Potato and Bacon Hash

Most recipes call for broccoli florets, they're beautiful and easy to cook, but what about the stem? I usually cut it up into small pieces and give them to my dog so that it doesn't go to waste. Finally a recipe comes along that uses the much ignored stem of the broccoli. 

Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
1/2 onion, diced
2 red or white potatoes, cut into 1/2" dice
Stem of 1 head of broccoli, peeled and cut into 1/2" dice (about 1 cup)
salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, finely minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

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