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Close-up of a skillet dish featuring seasoned ground beef and potatoes served over sunny-side-up eggs, our Ground Beef and Potato Hash Skillet.

Ground Beef and Potato Hash Skillet

This one-pan skillet meal brings together ground beef and potatoes for a comforting dish. It is a quick and satisfying option, perfect for busy families or breakfast for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 342

Ingredients
  

Hash Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 recommended; drain fat if using higher fat content
  • 1.5 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 medium potatoes Diced into 1/2-inch cubes (any type works)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • 4-6 eggs Optional
For Serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley or sliced green onion Optional
  • Hot sauce If desired
  • Lettuce Optional base

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon while cooking for 8 to 10 minutes. When the meat is no longer pink, move it to a clean bowl.
  2. Dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. In the now empty skillet, cook the potatoes for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid stirring too often to allow a golden brown crust to form on the outside of the potatoes.
  4. Return the beef to the skillet with the potatoes. Pour in the beef broth or water. Stir everything together and cook for about 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked.
  5. If you are adding eggs, make 4 to 6 shallow spaces in the meat and potato mixture. Break one egg into each space. Cover the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the eggs reach your preferred doneness.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or sliced green onions. Serve the hash over lettuce and with hot sauce, if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 21gFat: 342gSodium: 712mgSugar: 1g

Notes

If you use ground beef with a higher fat content, drain the excess fat after browning the meat. Any type of potato works well in this hash, including Russets, Yukon gold, red, purple, or fingerling potatoes. You can also substitute sweet potatoes for a different flavor.

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