Here’s a simple and hearty recipe for Homemade Hamburger Hash—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dinner.
🥩 Homemade Hamburger Hash
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (optional), diced
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne for extra flavor
- Optional: eggs for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender and lightly browned.
- Cook the Veggies
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet.
- Cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Cook the Beef
- Push the potatoes and veggies to the side.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
- Combine and Brown
- Mix beef with potatoes and vegetables.
- Let cook 5–7 more minutes until potatoes are fully tender and hash is slightly crispy in spots.
- Optional Egg Topping
- In a separate pan, fry or poach eggs.
- Serve on top of the hash for a classic breakfast-style meal.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Cheesy Hash: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the hash while still hot.
- Spicy Hash: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Vegetable Boost: Toss in mushrooms, zucchini, or leftover greens.
🔥 Shortcut Idea:
Use frozen diced potatoes to save prep time—they cook faster and still get crispy.
If you want, I can also give a “one-pan hamburger hash skillet” version that’s ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
