Here’s a hearty and easy Hamburger Hash recipe—a one-pan meal that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner:
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3–4 medium potatoes, diced (or 2 cups frozen diced hash browns)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, fried eggs, hot sauce, or chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare the Potatoes
- If using fresh potatoes, boil diced potatoes for 5 minutes until slightly tender, then drain.
- If using frozen hash browns, thaw and pat dry.
2. Cook the Meat and Veggies
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, sauté 1 minute.
- Push veggies to the side and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
3. Add Potatoes and Seasonings
- Stir in potatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Press the mixture down slightly in the skillet and let cook undisturbed for 3–5 minutes to get a crispy bottom.
- Stir occasionally until potatoes are golden and cooked through (about 10–12 minutes).
4. Serve
- Optional: Top with shredded cheese, fried eggs, or chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, straight from the skillet.
Tips:
- You can add leftover vegetables like carrots, peas, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For a spicier version, sprinkle in some chili powder or cayenne pepper.
I can also give a oven-baked hamburger hash version where everything cooks in a single sheet pan and gets extra crispy—great for feeding a crowd. Do you want that version?
