Corned Beef Hash with Crispy Potatoes (Printable version)

Hearty skillet with tender corned beef, crispy golden potatoes, and colorful peppers for a satisfying meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 medium potatoes)
02 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (about 1 medium)
03 - 1 cup green bell pepper, diced (about 1 medium)
04 - 1 small yellow onion, diced

→ Meat

05 - 12 oz cooked corned beef, diced or shredded

→ Pantry

06 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional

10 - 4 large eggs
11 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and crispy, about 10–12 minutes.
02 - Push potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining oil, then sauté onion and bell peppers until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
03 - Stir in the corned beef, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix all ingredients together and cook, pressing the mixture down lightly with a spatula. Allow to cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to develop a crispy crust.
04 - Stir the mixture, then repeat pressing and crisping for another 2–3 minutes until desired crispiness is achieved. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
05 - Make 4 small wells in the hash. Crack an egg into each well, cover the skillet, and cook for 3–5 minutes or until eggs are done to your liking.
06 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Transforms leftover corned beef into something better than the original feast
  • The crispy crust is what breakfast dreams are made of, trust me
  • Ready in 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered all morning
02 -
  • Patience during the initial potato cook is non-negotiable for the right texture
  • Do not crowd the pan or you will steam instead of crisp
  • Letting the hash sit undisturbed is where the magic happens
03 -
  • Cook potatoes until they are fully crispy before adding anything else
  • Use leftover corned beef if you have it, the flavor is deeper

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