Corned Beef Hash Crispy Potatoes (Printable)

Tender corned beef with golden crispy potatoes and sautéed onions, perfect for a hearty brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 12 oz cooked corned beef, diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Fats & Oils

07 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp kosher salt
10 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
12 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

→ For Serving

13 - 4 large eggs
14 - Ketchup or hot sauce

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place diced potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes until just tender but not fully cooked. Drain well and let steam dry for 2 minutes.
02 - Heat 1½ tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until crisp all over. Transfer potatoes to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining butter and oil to the skillet. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add diced corned beef to the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown.
05 - Return potatoes to the pan. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Stir to combine, pressing mixture down lightly with a spatula. Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes for extra crispiness.
06 - Sprinkle with parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For a traditional touch, top with fried eggs.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley and your choice of ketchup or hot sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy potato edges and tender corned beef creates the most satisfying texture in every forkful
  • It transforms leftover corned beef into something that feels even better than the original feast
  • The whole house fills with that incredible smell of onions and beef that makes everyone wander into the kitchen
02 -
  • Resist the urge to stir the potatoes constantly during the first crisp step, that bottom crust is what makes hash extraordinary
  • Letting the par-boiled potatoes steam dry in the colander prevents them from turning soggy when they hit the hot fat
  • The final press-down step creates those irresistible crispy bits that everyone fights over at the table
03 -
  • Use a mix of butter and oil to prevent burning while still getting that rich buttery flavor
  • If your corned beef is very salty, reduce the added salt and taste before adding more
  • A cast iron skillet holds heat beautifully and creates the most impressive crust

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