Description
Hamburger Hash brings together ground beef, potatoes, and onions for a hearty weeknight dinner that’ll satisfy your hunger in no time. Toss everything into one skillet, and you’ve got a simple, comforting meal ready faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Drop 1 cup chopped onions and 1 cup diced bell peppers into the hot skillet, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with your spatula and cooking for 6-7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Introduce 2 cups diced potatoes and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the meat and vegetables.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper across the mixture, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the hash to simmer for 15-18 minutes until potatoes turn tender when pierced with a fork.
- Scatter 1 cup shredded cheese across the top of the hash, then cover for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts completely and becomes gooey.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best browning and flavor development on the ground beef and vegetables.
- Dice potatoes into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- For a lower-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to reduce calories and add different nutrients.
- Experiment with additional seasonings like smoked paprika or dried herbs to customize the flavor profile of your hash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg