Corned Beef Hash Potatoes (Printable version)
Hearty skillet featuring savory corned beef, crispy potatoes, onions, and fresh parsley for a satisfying meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 1.25 lbs)
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced (optional)
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
→ Meats
05 - 12 oz cooked corned beef, diced or shredded
→ Pantry
06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or unsalted butter
07 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
08 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
→ Eggs (Optional, for Serving)
10 - 4 large eggs
# How to Make It:
01 - Place diced potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - Add drained potatoes to the skillet with remaining oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until potatoes develop golden color and crisp edges.
04 - Stir in diced corned beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture evenly in pan and press down gently with spatula. Let cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes to develop a crust.
05 - Stir mixture, then press down again and let cook undisturbed for another 2 to 3 minutes to achieve maximum crispiness.
06 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the hash and toss gently to combine.
07 - If serving with eggs, heat separate skillet over medium heat and fry eggs to desired doneness. Place eggs on top of each serving.
08 - Transfer hash to serving plates or platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot while crispy.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of comfort food that makes everything feel right with the world
- The combination of crispy potatoes and savory corned beef is absolutely irresistible
- It transforms simple leftovers into something extraordinary
02 -
- Dont rush the crust, that crispy bottom layer is what transforms this from simple to extraordinary
- Make sure to drain the par-cooked potatoes really well so they crisp up instead of steam
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it creates the best crust
- Don't overcrowd the pan or everything will steam instead of crisp