Corned beef hash comes together in one skillet with crispy potatoes, savory corned beef, and eggs for an easy, satisfying meal that makes leftovers the star of the show.

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What is Corned Beef Hash?

Corned beef hash is a skillet dish made with chopped or shredded corned beef, diced potatoes, and usually onions, all cooked until crisp. It’s often served with eggs and is a classic way to use leftover corned beef.

  • Flavor: This is a hearty, savory blend of salty corned beef and crispy potatoes, with mellow onion and sweet bell pepper.
  • Why Make It: Uses leftovers in a new way and cooks in one ovenproof skillet for fewer dishes.
  • Recommended Tools: You’ll need a large skillet (cast iron works best), a medium pot for boiling the potatoes, and a slotted spoon or colander to drain them.
  • Serving Suggestions: Breakfast, brunch, or “breakfast for dinner” with fruit or a simple salad.
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Ingredient Notes

  • Corned Beef: Corned beef is a beef brisket that has been brined (I usually make slow cooker corned beef). Use leftover corned beef or deli corned beef in this recipe.
  • Potatoes & Onions: Russet potatoes are my first choice because they crisp beautifully while staying fluffy inside. Use yellow or sweet onions, and dice them small for even cooking.
  • Eggs: I like cracking eggs right into the hash and baking them until just set. You can also top it with a fried or poached egg if you’d like.
  • Variations: For a spicy kick, add cayenne or diced jalapeño with the pepper. For a cheesy twist, sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top during the last two minutes of baking, or boost the veggies by stirring in sautéed mushrooms or zucchini before adding the eggs.
Corned Beef Hash garnished with parsley

How Do You Make Corned Beef Hash

  1. Boil the potatoes (full recipe below).
  2. Pan fry corned beef, potatoes, onion, and peppers until browned.
  3. Create 4 ‘wells’ in the hash & crack an egg into each.
  4. Bake until the eggs are cooked through.

Crispy Hash Pro Tips

  • Let the drained potatoes steam-dry for a minute or two.
  • Use a wide pan so the potatoes aren’t crowded.
  • If the pan looks dry, add a small bit of butter around the edges instead of stirring more often.
  • Dice the corned beef into small pieces, so it warms through and gets lightly crisp in spots.
  • Pull the skillet when eggs look almost done, since carryover heat finishes them.
  • For extra crispy hash, bake eggs a little less, then broil for 30 to 60 seconds to finish the tops (watch closely).
Corned Beef Hash in a frying pan with parsley

Corned Beef Hash Leftovers

Turn leftover hash into a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs and cheese.

Store hash without eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

It can also be frozen without the eggs for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then recrisp in a skillet with a little butter over medium heat.

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Corned Beef Hash

Servings 4 servings
Crispy skillet corned beef hash with tender potatoes and peppers, topped with baked eggs for a hearty one-pan meal.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
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Ingredients  

  • 3 medium Russet potatoes peeled and diced 1-inch
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 8 ounces diced corned beef about 2 cups, cooked
  • ¾ cup diced onion or 1 small onion
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F
  • Add the potatoes to a medium pot and fill with water. Add salt and bring to a gentle boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 11-14 minutes.
  • In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add corned beef and onion, cooking until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, along with the potato and green pepper. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes or until the potato starts to brown, adding additional butter if needed. Do not stir too frequently, so the potatoes brown on one side.
  • Once the potatoes are browned, create four wells in the hash. Carefully crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Cook until the eggs are done to your preference. Keep in mind that the eggs will continue to cook once removed from the oven, so avoid overcooking.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

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Notes

You can use leftover potatoes, or store-bought hash browns can be used in place of potatoes. You will need approximately 3 cups of potatoes.
My preference is leftover corned beef however, deli corned beef can be used. I often ask at the deli counter for thick sliced corned beef.
The eggs will continue to cook once removed from the oven, so do not overcook.
Keep leftovers (without the eggs) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 3 months
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 579 | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 217mg | Sodium: 1514mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 702IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Beef, Breakfast
Cuisine American
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  1. I can’t wait to cook the leftover corn beef into a hash recipe. Also the Rueban casserole sounds delicious.

  2. I always make it using canned corned beef and add a splash of Worcestershire Sauce right before the end.

  3. This brisket was very very good. Even my son who is a very picky eater. Enjoyed this. Oh thank you so much for sharing.

  4. I love your receipes but can you try and have it where you can put in the number of servings you want to make. I am single and I don’t like make large quanitites of food.

    1. You can adjust the number of servings on the PRINT page once you click print. Please note that adjusting the servings will adjust only the amounts on the ingredients list (and not the written directions).

  5. I just made your Crockpot Corned Beef recipe yesterday and it is a WINNER! My husband and I both loved it. It was the best and tastiest corned beef we’ve ever had! Thank you so much for developing excellent recipes!5 stars

  6. I haven’t tried this yet, but it’s pretty much how I always make corned beef hash, so since I think mine is delicious, I’m giving this 5 stars! I also want to say that I when I make corned beef, corned beef hash is the first meal, then if there’s leftover meat, I’ll make a sandwich!5 stars

  7. This is a great recipe. The only thing I did different was dice fresh peeled potatoes and browned those along with the onion and pepper, rather than use leftover precooked potatoes. I like my potatoes crunchy. I have added a dash of dried thyme, or fresh if I have it on hand, just as a personal preference too. If I don’t have green peppers on hand, I do use whatever color I have in the fridge.5 stars