Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers
Diced leftover corned beef and boiled potatoes crisped in a hot cast iron skillet and topped with an egg.
Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes25
minutesDiced leftover corned beef and boiled potatoes crisped in a hot cast iron skillet and topped with an egg.
Ingredients
2 cups leftover corned beef, diced
3 cups cooked potatoes, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp neutral oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp chopped parsley
4 eggs
Hot sauce, for serving
Directions
- Pat the diced potatoes dry on a towel.
- Heat the oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the onion 4 minutes until soft.
- Add the potatoes and spread them in one layer.
- Leave them without stirring for 4 to 5 minutes, until the underside is brown.
- Turn the potatoes and add the beef, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Press down and cook 5 minutes more without stirring.
- Make four wells and crack in the eggs.
- Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes for set whites and soft yolks.
- Top with parsley and serve with hot sauce.
Notes
- Hash made in a crowded pan steams. Cook in two batches if your skillet is small.
Why this hash gets crispy
Cooked potatoes and corned beef already have the moisture cooked out of them, so they brown fast in a hot skillet. Cast iron holds heat, which is what builds a crust instead of a steam bath. Leave them alone for a few minutes before stirring.
The egg on top turns into a sauce when the yolk breaks.
Swaps and limits
Sweet potatoes can replace some of the white potato. Roast beef or ham can stand in if you have no corned beef. Do not use raw potatoes, which take far too long and stay hard in the center.
What to serve
Hot sauce and buttered toast are all you need for breakfast or a quick supper. A little fresh fruit on the side balances the salt.
Using up leftovers
Dice everything the same size so it cooks evenly. Boil the potatoes the day before and chill them, since cold potatoes crisp better.
Press the hash flat with a spatula and let it sit for four or five minutes before flipping. That is where the crust forms. Break up the egg yolk and drag the hash through it.
Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Ingredients: 11, led by leftover corned beef, cooked potatoes, yellow onion, butter
Tips for Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers
Hash made in a crowded pan steams. Cook in two batches if your skillet is small.
Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers FAQ
How long does Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers take?
Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers takes 25 minutes of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.
How many people does Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers serve?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What do I need to make Corned Beef Hash from Leftovers?
11 ingredients, led by leftover corned beef, cooked potatoes, yellow onion, butter. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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