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Chef John's Classic Corned Beef Hash

Breakfast 🍳Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 AmericanIrish High-Protein 💪Carnivore 🥩

Chef John's Classic Corned Beef Hash brings together tender potatoes and finely chopped corned beef, crisped in butter for a satisfying, golden crust. A touch of roasted tomato salsa adds gentle smokiness and brightness, while green onions lift the richness. Serve this hearty dish for brunch or a cozy breakfast-for-dinner when you want something comforting yet lively.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook35 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Chef John's Classic Corned Beef Hash
  1. 1

    Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until almost tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain and finely chop.

  4. 4

    Cook the beef in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat until the fat starts to render.

  5. 5

    Stir the green onions, salt, and pepper into the beef.

  6. 6

    Add the garlic and butter; cook and stir until the butter melts and the garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir the potatoes, salsa, and a pinch of salt into the beef mixture.

  8. 8

    Press the mixture down in the skillet with a spatula and divide the hash into 4 sections.

  9. 9

    Cook without stirring until a crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Flip the sections and cook until a crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes more.

  11. 11

    Repeat flipping and cooking, flipping every 5 minutes, until the hash holds together and has a golden crust, 10 to 15 minutes.

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