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

Ground Beef and Potato Hash Skillet

This recipe creates a hearty and simple skillet meal perfect for busy weeknights or breakfast for dinner. It combines seasoned ground beef and golden-brown potatoes for a satisfying dish.
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 tsp coarse kosher salt
  • 1.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp 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

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the 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 so a golden brown skin can 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, create 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 the hash over lettuce and with hot sauce, if you choose.

Nutrition

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

Notes

If you use ground beef higher in fat than 90/10, drain the excess fat after browning the meat. Any type of potato works for this hash, including Russets, Yukon Golds, red or purple potatoes, or fingerlings. You can substitute sweet potatoes if you prefer a different flavor.

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