Corned Beef Hash Skillet (Print Version)

Hearty skillet breakfast with tender corned beef, crispy golden potatoes, and colorful bell peppers. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
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

# Steps:

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 hash, 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of tender corned beef and crispy potatoes creates that irresistible contrast of textures we all crave in comfort food
  • It transforms leftover ingredients into something that feels like a special occasion brunch
  • The entire dish comes together in one pan, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction
02 -
  • Crowding the skillet is the fastest way to end up with soggy steamed potatoes instead of crispy ones, so resist the urge to cram everything in at once
  • Patience during the initial potato cooking phase is absolutely essential, those golden minutes of undisturbed contact with the hot pan create the texture that makes this dish exceptional
03 -
  • Cooking your potatoes in bacon drippings instead of oil or butter will add an incredible smoky depth that takes this hash to another level entirely
  • Leftover baked potatoes from the night before actually work better than raw ones since they've already lost some moisture