Description
Hearty cornucopia of flavors, this Epic Corned Beef Hash delivers a robust breakfast experience straight from classic American diner traditions. Crispy potatoes and tender beef meld together, promising a satisfying morning meal that connects comfort with culinary craft.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- ½ pound (454 grams) corned beef (about 1 ½ cups)
Vegetables and Starch:
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
- 1 small sweet onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Serving:
- 1–2 poached eggs per person
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by submersing in generously salted boiling water, allowing them to simmer until tender yet maintaining structural integrity, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain thoroughly.
- Transform corned beef into fine, uniform fragments using a food processor or manually chopping into precise, small cubes.
- Warm butter in a spacious skillet, introducing diced onions and seasoning with salt. Sauté until translucent and delicately softened.
- Integrate shredded corned beef and parboiled potato cubes into the onion base, mixing comprehensively and allowing flavors to meld during a 5-minute cooking interval.
- Enhance the mixture with tangy ketchup, additional salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir meticulously to distribute seasonings evenly, then continue cooking to develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Utilize a thin, flexible spatula to carefully redistribute the hash, creating crispy, caramelized edges. Some fragmentation is expected and acceptable during this process.
- Continue cooking until exterior achieves a golden-brown, crispy texture with enticing textural variations.
- Garnish with vibrant, freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and herbal brightness.
- Present immediately, optionally crowned with delicately poached eggs for a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Parboil potatoes just until tender to prevent mushiness and ensure they crisp up perfectly in the skillet.
- Shredding corned beef finely helps distribute flavor evenly and creates a more cohesive texture throughout the hash.
- Choose butter for sautéing onions to add rich, golden depth and enhance the overall caramelization of the dish.
- Use a thin metal spatula to create crispy edges and allow the hash
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 180mg