Description
Hamburger hash brings together ground beef, potatoes, and onions in a skillet that’ll have your family racing to the dinner table. Hearty and satisfying, this classic one-pan meal comes together quickly with simple ingredients your crew will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups diced potatoes
Vegetables:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Chop 2 cups potatoes into ½-inch cubes and prepare 1 cup onions, 1 cup bell peppers, and 2 garlic cloves precisely for easy cooking.
- Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a large skillet at medium heat (350°F). Add potato cubes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic into the same skillet. Sauté vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they soften and release their aromatic flavors.
- Move vegetables to one side of the skillet and add 1 pound ground beef. Break meat into small crumbles using a wooden spoon while cooking at medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper across the entire skillet mixture. Thoroughly combine all ingredients to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Continue cooking the hash for an additional 2-3 minutes at medium heat, ensuring beef is completely cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Remove skillet from heat and serve the hamburger hash immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Potato crispiness is key, so ensure your skillet is hot and spread potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding for the best golden-brown texture.
- Drain excess beef fat after cooking to prevent the dish from becoming greasy and maintain a cleaner flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or lean ground chicken, which works perfectly without sacrificing taste.
- Fresh herbs like chopped parsley or chives sprinkled on top can brighten the entire dish and add a fresh, vibrant element to the hearty hash.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg