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    Ground Beef Potato Hash

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 8 Dec, '22 UPDATED: 8 Dec, '22 Leave a Comment

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    What better way to start your day than with a filling breakfast of ground beef and potatoes! It is the best ground beef potato hash EVER, and it takes less than half an hour to make using 6 ingredients, making it perfect for those mornings when you're short on time.

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    Contents
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🍽 Key Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make
    • 💭 Cooking tips
    • 📖 Recipe Variations
    • 🥗 What to serve with
    • 🙋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🧊 Storing and ♨️ reheating
    • 🍳 Related breakfast recipes
    • 👪 Serving size
    • 📋 Recipe

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    Breakfast is always known as the most important meal of the day, and there's no better way to start your day than with a filling breakfast like this ground beef and potatoes hash, or even breakfast casserole with bacon and bacon and egg cheese breakfast muffins.

    This ground beef and potatoes recipe, also known as beef and potatoes skillet or beef and potato hash, is packed with protein and flavor and is sure to keep the hunger away. It's an ancient recipe that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious in the morning or at lunchtime.

    The beef and potatoes are cooked in a skillet with onions and pepper until soft, lightly seasoned, and mixed with eggs. 

    It's a one-pot meal that is great for feeding a family or friends because it's hearty, filling, and satisfying without being too greasy or unhealthy. 

    So, if you're looking for a delicious and easy recipe for those mornings when you're short on time but still want a hearty and satisfying breakfast, look no further than this ground beef and potato hash.

    It's sure to please everyone at the table. Same as my easy hashbrown casserole and Texas hash recipe ready in just 40 minute. Enjoy!

    🍽 Key Ingredients

    All you need for the best-ever ground and potato hash is a few pantry staples and a skillet.

    Ground beef potato hash ingredients

    Potatoes - Diced potatoes are the main ingredient in this dish to give it that bulk and substance.

    Ground Beef - The lean ground beef is what gives this dish its protein and hearty flavor. You can use any ground beef, but we prefer ground chuck because it's Flavorful and has good fat content.

    Green bell pepper and onion - The green pepper and onion add a touch of sweetness and flavor to the dish.

    Eggs - The eggs are what bind all of the ingredients together and give the dish its fluffy texture.

    Seasonings - We season this dish with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to give it a little bit of heat. You can adjust the seasonings to taste.

    Vegetable oil - Vegetable oil is used to cook potatoes, beef, and eggs.

    Substitutions

    Oil

    You can use any type of oil, like olive oil, canola oil, and even butter, but we prefer vegetable oil because it has a higher smoke point.

    Beef

    If you're not a fan of beef, you can substitute ground turkey, chicken, or sausage.

    Additional seasonings

    If you want to add more spices to your potato hash to give it more flavor, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika or garlic powder are great additions, and also a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce will give it a nice depth of flavor.

    🔪 How to make

    This perfectly seasoned ground beef and potatoes recipe is the perfect dish to feed your hunger in the morning. It's super easy to prepare by combining all the ingredients in a skillet and cooking for 25 minutes.

    Preparations

    • Wash, peel, and dice potatoes into small cubes.
    • Cut the onion and green pepper into small pieces.

    Cooking instructions

    Step 1
    Heat the oil over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet.

    Step 2
    Add potatoes, pepper, and onion to the skillet and cook for 8 minutes until the onions and pepper begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

    Step 3
    Increase to medium-high heat and add the ground beef, stirring and cooking until the beef is cooked through and the potatoes start to brown.

    Step 4
    Whisk the eggs and pour them on top of the ground beef and potatoes. Allow them to set slightly, then gently fold them into the mixture until they're cooked.

    Step 5
    Remove from the skillet and serve.

    Serving suggestions: sliced green onions, a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese

    💭 Cooking tips

    Cutting the potatoes

    It's important to cut the potatoes into small equal-sized cubes so that they cook quicker and at the same time. The bigger you cut them, the longer it will take to get them nice and soft.

    Remove the starch from potatoes

    Place the diced potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 30 minutes to remove some of the starch. This will prevent the potatoes from sticking to the skillet.

    Add liquid

    If you want to add some liquid to your ground beef and potatoes skillet recipe, you can add ½ cup of beef broth. The liquid will help the potatoes cook quicker and add extra flavor.

    Ground beef potato hash variations

    📖 Recipe Variations

    There are many variations of this ground beef and potatoes recipe, and although this original recipe is the best, you can add other flavors to it. Here are a few recommendations:

    Sausage hash

    Add 1 or 2 chopped Italian sausages to your hash for a meatier variation. Cook the sausage with the ground beef.

    Bacon hash

    Crispy bacon enhances this beef and potato hash recipe with its crispy texture and salty flavor. Cook 8 rashers of bacon in the skillet until crispy and use a slotted spoon to remove them, then cook the potatoes in the bacon fat. Chop the bacon and mix them into the hash at the end before serving.

    Sweet potato hash

    For a sweeter variation, substitute sweet potatoes for regular potatoes. The cooking time will be less as sweet potatoes take less time to soften than white potatoes.

    Cheesy ground beef and potato hash

    For a delicious melty cheese hash, pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in a hot oven (350F) for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

    🥗 What to serve with

    Healthy ground beef recipes like potato hash are delicious and filling for breakfast or lunch and can be combined with other tasty recipes like:

    Baked eggs and avocado

    If you want something light to pair with your hash, these baked eggs and avocado are a delicious, healthy, and super easy breakfast to whip up in 20 minutes.

    Bread

    Hash and bread are always a common pairing for breakfast, and there's nothing better than the smell of homemade Ezekiel bread fresh out of the oven. Give it a try - you'll love it!

    Overnight breakfast sausage bake

    This overnight breakfast sausage bake is a great make-ahead meal for busy mornings. It's packed with protein and can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch to pair with potato hash.

    🙋 Frequently asked questions

    What type of potatoes should I use to make potato hash?

    You can use any type of potato to make this recipe, like Yukon gold, russet potatoes, or red potatoes are great options.

    Can I use mashed potatoes instead of cubed potatoes?

    If you have leftover mashed potatoes, you can absolutely use those in this recipe. Just add them into the pan after you cook ground beef and veggies and before you add the eggs.

    🧊 Storing and ♨️ reheating

    Cooled leftover ground beef and potato hash can be stored and reheated for a quick breakfast or lunch.

    Fridge - Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Freezing - Use a freezer-safe container to store leftover hash for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

    Reheating - The best way to reheat leftover ground beef and potatoes is in the skillet for 10 minutes until hot. Alternatively, you can use the microwave, stirring at 1-minute intervals until piping hot.

    🍳 Related breakfast recipes

    There are many easy potato soup recipes with few ingredients that would go great with this ground beef hash, and breakfast casseroles are always a hit too! Try one of these 35 hearty breakfast casserole recipes for your next brunch!

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    👪 Serving size

    This easy ground beef and potatoes skillet recipe yield 6 servings, which is perfect for feeding large families in the morning or for lunch.

    This family favorite is great for using minimal ingredients to create something tasty and filling. It's packed with protein and flavor and can be easily reheated for a quick and easy meal. Enjoy!

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    Ground Beef Potato Hash

    What better way to start your day than with a filling breakfast of ground beef and potatoes! It is the best ground beef potato hash EVER, and it takes less than half an hour to make using 6 ingredients, making it perfect for those mornings when you're short on time.
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    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 372kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
    • 4 cups Potatoes - cubed
    • 1 Green pepper - diced
    • 1 small Onion - finely diced
    • 1 pound Ground beef
    • 6 Eggs - beaten
    • to taste salt and pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Red pepper - crushed

    Instructions

    Preparations

    • Wash, peel, and dice potatoes into small cubes.
    • Cut the onion and green pepper into small pieces.

    Cooking instructions

    • Heat the oil over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet.
    • Add potatoes, pepper, and onion to the skillet and cook for 8 minutes until the onions and pepper begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
    • Increase to medium-high heat and add the ground beef, stirring and cooking until the beef is cooked through and the potatoes start to brown.
    • Whisk the eggs and pour them on top of the ground beef and potatoes. Allow them to set slightly, then gently fold them into the mixture until they're cooked.
    • Remove from the skillet and serve.
      Serving suggestions: sliced green onions, a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese

    Notes

    Cutting the potatoes
    It's important to cut the potatoes into small equal-sized cubes so that they cook quicker and at the same time. The bigger you cut them, the longer it will take to get them nice and soft.
    Remove the starch from potatoes
    Place the diced potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let them sit for 30 minutes to remove some of the starch. This will prevent the potatoes from sticking to the skillet.
    Add liquid
    If you want to add some liquid to your ground beef and potatoes skillet recipe, you can add ½ cup of beef broth. The liquid will help the potatoes cook quicker and add extra flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g

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