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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🌟 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, sausage breakfast casserole 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.
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.
📖 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, 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!
🙋 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!
👪 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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📋 Recipe
Ground Beef Potato Hash
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
Lucy
I added some habanero peppers and a splash of Cholula for some kick.
Also did use a little beef broth to the pre meat mix bc the potatoes are up all of the oil.
We dig it. Easy to remember and make.
It's nice to mix breakfast up:)