Here’s a classic and hearty recipe for Ground Beef and Potato Hash — a simple, filling meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
🥔 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce for heat
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
🥘 Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and slightly tender. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook the ground beef
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Cook until browned and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Cook the vegetables
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the beef. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
4. Combine and season
- Return potatoes to the skillet.
- Add paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
- Stir to combine and cook another 5 minutes until everything is heated through and potatoes are crispy on the edges.
5. Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve hot on its own, or with eggs for breakfast/brunch.
💡 Tips for Perfect Hash:
- Use starchy potatoes like Russets for crispier edges.
- Cook potatoes in a single layer for better browning.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for extra flavor.
- For a slow-cooker version, layer potatoes, beef, and veggies, cook on low 4–6 hours, stirring halfway.
If you want, I can also give you a crispy skillet version with fried egg on top, which is a classic diner-style hash.
Do you want me to share that version?
