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Close-up of a hearty Ground Beef and Potato Hash Skillet topped with several sunny-side-up eggs.

Ground Beef and Potato Hash Skillet

This recipe provides a quick and satisfying meal option using ground beef and potatoes cooked in a single skillet. It is suitable for busy individuals and families looking for hearty comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 342

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet

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. Once 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, add the diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Avoid stirring too often to allow a golden brown skin to develop on the outside of the potatoes.
  4. Return the browned beef to the skillet with the potatoes. Pour in the beef broth or water. Stir everything together well and cook for about 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
  5. If you are adding eggs, make 4 to 6 shallow wells in the meat and potato mixture. Break the eggs into these wells, cover the skillet, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or sliced green onions. Serve the hash over lettuce and with hot sauce, if you choose.

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 for this hash, including Russets, Yukon gold, red, purple, or fingerlings. You can substitute sweet potatoes if you prefer.

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