Hearty Beef Breakfast Hash (Printable)
A flavorful skillet combining tender beef, crispy potatoes, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying morning start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 9 oz cooked beef, diced (leftover roast, steak, or corned beef)
→ Vegetables
02 - 14 oz potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 spring onions, sliced (for garnish)
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
→ Fats & Oils
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Eggs (optional for serving)
12 - 4 large eggs
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 12 minutes. Remove potatoes and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Sauté diced onion and red bell pepper for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
03 - Add cooked beef, smoked paprika, and dried thyme to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Return potatoes to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
05 - Create four small wells in the hash and gently crack an egg into each. Cover skillet and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 minutes, or until eggs reach desired doneness.
06 - Sprinkle sliced spring onions and chopped parsley over the hash. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's the ultimate way to rescue leftover beef and turn it into something guests actually get excited about.
- Everything cooks in one skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor development on that cast iron.
- You can have a satisfying, protein-packed breakfast on the table in under 40 minutes.
- It's forgiving enough for a weekday rush but impressive enough for a weekend brunch.
02 -
- Don't crowd the pan when cooking potatoes—if they're packed too tight, they'll steam instead of crisp, and crispy is the whole point here.
- If you add eggs, the yolk breaking into the hash is part of the magic, but if you prefer them cooked through, just let them stay under the cover a minute longer.
03 -
- Don't be shy with the salt and pepper—beef and potatoes both need it to taste like themselves.
- If your leftover beef is already quite fatty, use a tiny bit less oil when cooking the potatoes.