Ground Beef and Potato Hash 🥩🥔
A hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner. Crispy potatoes combined with seasoned ground beef make it comforting and filling.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 3–4 medium potatoes, diced into small cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley, green onions, or shredded cheese for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add diced potatoes and season lightly with salt
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (~15 minutes)
- Remove from skillet and set aside
2. Cook the ground beef
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula
- Cook until browned, 5–7 minutes
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened
3. Combine & season
- Return cooked potatoes to the skillet
- Add paprika, salt, and pepper; stir everything together
- Cook 3–5 minutes so flavors meld and potatoes get extra crispy
4. Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley, green onions, or shredded cheese
- Optional: top with a fried egg for breakfast-style hash
🌟 Tips
- Use day-old or refrigerated potatoes; they crisp up better
- Add hot sauce, cayenne, or smoked paprika for extra kick
- Can cook entirely in the oven for a hands-off method: roast potatoes and beef together at 400°F (200°C)
If you want, I can give a “one-skillet ground beef and potato hash” recipe that cooks everything together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a fast weeknight meal 😋
Do you want me to do that?
