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Corned beef hash and fried eggs

Corned beef hash and fried eggs is a dish of potatoes and canned beef, browned in a skillet and topped with a fried egg. It's made for 4 people in 35 minutes, very easy, for €2.70 per person. The key to success is patience, letting the mixture brown undisturbed so it forms a crispy crust.

A classic American brunch dish, turned into dinner. Corned beef, nicely browned potatoes, and a fried egg running on top.

Corned beef hash and fried eggs
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.70
Calories per person
680 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Corned beef hash is soft potato on the inside and crispy underneath, canned beef that brings flavor with almost no effort, and a fried egg whose yolk spills over everything at the first bite. Paprika warms the whole dish without making it spicy, and fresh parsley adds just enough green at the end.

It's the kind of dish you make on a weeknight without thinking twice, using ingredients you probably already have in the pantry. Kids love the golden potatoes and the runny egg, and you'll appreciate that it only needs one skillet and a pot of water. Mon Chou counts it among the reliable quick dinners.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • Canned corned beef 340 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Paprikaoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 800 g
  • Onions 2
  • Parsley 4 sprigs

Dairy

  • Eggs 4
  • Butter 30 g

Allergens Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into small dice, and cook them in simmering salted water. 8 min

    Take them out while still a bit firm, they'll finish cooking in the skillet.

  2. Slice the onions and cook them in the oil until nicely browned. 8 min

    Don't rush it, burnt onions turn bitter.

  3. Crumble the corned beef, add it with the drained potatoes to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

    Flatten the mixture into a cake shape with a spatula so it browns well against the pan.

  4. Let it brown over medium heat, flip it in sections, and repeat until you get nicely crispy edges. 12 min

    Resist the urge to stir constantly, the crust needs time to form.

  5. In another skillet, fry the eggs in the butter, then place them on top of the hash with the chopped parsley. 4 min

    Add a splash of water and cover for a minute, the white cooks through without hardening the yolk.

Our tips to get it right

  • Drain the cooked potatoes well before adding them to the skillet, excess water keeps the crust from forming.
  • Use a wide, shallow skillet, the mixture needs direct contact with the bottom to brown evenly.
  • Crumble the corned beef into chunks that aren't too small, it breaks down further while cooking and you want to keep some texture.

The variations

  • Swap the corned beef for cooked, seasoned ground beef if you can't find canned, the result stays close.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the corned beef with sliced mushrooms cooked until well browned, and add a bit of smoked paprika to make up for the flavor.
  • To save time, use potatoes already cooked the day before, you'll skip the eight minutes of boiling.

What to serve it with

  • A sharply dressed green salad
  • Toast for soaking up the yolk
  • Black coffee or tea

Storage

The hash keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container, without the egg. Reheat it in a skillet over medium heat to bring back the crispiness, and fry a fresh egg when you're ready to serve. It also freezes well, without the egg, for up to 2 months.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the hash ahead of time?

Yes, you can cook the potatoes and onions a few hours ahead. Just reheat everything in the skillet with the corned beef when you're ready to serve, and add fresh fried eggs at the end.

Can you replace the corned beef with something else?

Cooked, well seasoned ground beef works well instead. The result will be a bit less salty, so adjust the seasoning.

Does the hash freeze well?

Yes, without the egg, it freezes for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Thaw it in the fridge, then reheat it in a skillet to bring back the crispy texture.

How do you adapt the recipe for kids?

You can cut back slightly on the paprika if your kids prefer milder flavors. The fried egg can also be cooked a bit longer if they're not yet fans of a runny yolk.

How long does it take to make a corned beef hash with fried eggs?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a corned beef hash with fried eggs?

About 680 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a corned beef hash with fried eggs cost?

About €2.70 per serving, or €10.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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