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Close-up of a hearty Ground Beef and Potato Hash Skillet topped with a sunny-side-up egg.

Ground Beef and Potato Hash Skillet

This recipe creates a satisfying ground beef and potato hash skillet, inspired by a rustic meal enjoyed in Portugal. It is a quick and versatile dish suitable for any mealtime.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 342

Ingredients
  

Hash Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 recommended; drain fat if using higher fat content
  • 1.5 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 medium potatoes Diced into 1/2-inch cubes. Any type works.
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 4-6 eggs Optional
For Serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley or sliced green onion Optional
  • Hot sauce If desired
  • Lettuce Optional base

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Break the meat down with a wooden spoon while cooking for 8 to 10 minutes. When the meat is no longer pink, move it to a clean bowl.
  2. Dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. In the now empty skillet, add the diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid stirring too often to allow a golden brown skin to develop on the outside of the potatoes.
  4. Return the beef to the skillet with the potatoes. Pour in the beef broth or water. Stir everything together well and cook for about 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
  5. If you are adding eggs, make 4 to 6 shallow wells in the meat and potato mixture. Break one egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
  6. Sprinkle the hash with fresh parsley or sliced green onions. Serve over lettuce and with hot sauce, if you choose.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 21gFat: 342gSodium: 712mgSugar: 1g

Notes

If you use ground beef with a higher fat content, drain the excess fat after browning the meat. Any type of potato works well for this hash, including Russets, Yukon gold, red, purple, or fingerlings. You can substitute sweet potatoes if you prefer.
Store leftover hash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a skillet; the skillet method helps the potatoes crisp up better.

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