Old-Fashioned Ground Beef Hash
This old-fashioned ground beef hash is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal, perfect for a comforting breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It's packed with tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and aromatic spices, all cooked to crispy perfection.
Equipment
- large, heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika recommended
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Push the beef to one side and add diced onion to the empty side, cooking until softened (5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and thyme, cooking for one more minute until fragrant.
- Stir together the beef, onions, and spices, then add diced potatoes to the skillet and combine with the beef mixture while pouring in beef broth.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and increase heat to medium-high; cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hash is crispy and caramelized.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using grass-fed beef. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick. This hash is fantastic served with a fried egg on top!