December 6, 2022
Review RecipeHamburger Hash
This tasty blend of tender potatoes, ground beef, cheese, and onions is perfect for a mouthwatering family dinner.
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This classic hamburger hash meat and potato dish is fast to make and sure to become a family favorite. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a delicious beef dinner idea that will have you craving the rich flavors of this well-seasoned hamburger potato hash with big, chunky potatoes and juicy ground beef smothered in cheddar.
Hamburger Hash Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 3 medium-sized russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 pound of lean ground beef
- 1 medium-sized white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper
- 2½ cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
GROUND TURKEY: Swap your beef for turkey. Lean ground turkey is a great source of healthy protein. It’s lower in calories and saturated fat than ground beef while having almost the same amount of protein. Lean ground turkey is also rich in calcium.
EGG: Add in an egg, either scrambled to mix in, or fried and laid over top. This can help bring out even more flavors in this dish.
VEGETABLES: You can add additional vegetables if you wish to make your hash even more hearty. Green pepper, celery, or mushrooms would be tasty choices.
SPICE: If you want to spice up your hamburger hash a bit more, add chili powder to your seasoning mix.
How To Make This Hamburger Hash Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Always start your potatoes in cold water. If you add them directly to boiling water, the outsides will cook immediately while the insides will take longer, leaving you with some pieces that are still hard.
STEP ONE: Boil potatoes in water until fork-tender but not too soft or mushy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain water then set potatoes aside.
PRO TIP:
Use a fork to gently pierce the small chunks of potatoes while they are boiling. When the fork will pierce the potato easily but not break it apart, your potatoes are probably ready.
STEP TWO: In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease. Put cooked beef in a separate bowl and set aside.
STEP THREE: In the same, now empty, large skillet over medium heat, fry the vegetable oil, onion, potatoes, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the potatoes and onions in seasoning. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon or spatula until the potatoes and onions have started to brown, about 5 minutes.
PRO TIP:
To bring out the flavor of your spices, rub them between your palms to break them up before adding them to your recipe. Just make sure your hands are clean and dry first!
STEP FOUR: Add ground beef back to the skillet and stir well to mix. Add cheese and stir while you let the cheese melt. Remove from the stovetop and serve hot.
How To Serve
Serve this perfect comfort dish as a complete meal or as a side dish along with a salad or sautéed vegetables. Try our strawberry spinach salad, Caesar salad, or green bean casserole too.
Or, if the melty cheesy goodness is what you’re focusing on, try our cheesy pull-apart bread.
Add a spoonful of sour cream on top of the melted cheese for added creaminess. I guarantee the whole family will be asking for more.
For a few more easy dinner recipes, check out our skillet enchiladas and garlic butter steak and potato skillet.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: You can easily store leftover potatoes in a sealed food storage container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: This easy beef and potato dish can also be sealed away tightly and stored in the freezer for up to three months. Remember to let it thaw in the fridge before reheating.
With a short cook time and an even shorter prep time, our hamburger potato hash will become a staple meal for busy weeknights. From the juicy ground beef, hearty golden brown potatoes, and melty cheese, this dinner recipe has a wide variety of tasty flavors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I add more vegetables to this dish?
This easy recipe is extremely flexible and you can add whichever vegetables you’d like. Try bell pepper, mushrooms, or chopped celery for great choices.
Can I freeze beef hash?
This simple recipe makes great leftovers and will freeze well in an airtight container for up to three months.
What can I serve with hamburger hash?
Hamburger hash is hearty enough to be served on its own but would also be great with a fresh salad or vegetables on the side.
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Hamburger Hash
This tasty blend of tender potatoes, ground beef, cheese, and onions is perfect for a mouthwatering family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in water until tender but not too soft/mushy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain water then set potatoes aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain off fat. Put cooked beef in a separate bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, fry together vegetable oil, onion, potatoes, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat potatoes and onions in seasoning. Cook until potatoes and onions have started to brown, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add ground beef back to the skillet and stir well to mix. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Always start your potatoes in cold water. If you add them directly to boiling water, the outsides will cook immediately while the insides will take longer, leaving you with some pieces that are still hard.
- Use a fork to gently pierce the small chunks of potatoes while they are boiling. When the fork will pierce the potato easily but not break it apart, your potatoes are probably ready.
- To bring out the flavor of your spices, rub them between your palms to break them up before adding them to your recipe. Just make sure your hands are clean and dry first!
Nutrition
Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 1184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 569mg | Iron: 5mg
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Comments
Bill Oglesby says
Dish was easy to put together and the finished product was awesome!! Will definately fix this dish again!!
Linda says
The hash turned out just great! I did add some chopped celery and green pepper, which I had, when I added the potatoes I also used some of the potato water, as it was a little dry. I then added a can of cream of mushroom soup, my husband’s favorite, it really was good! Next time I’m adding cream of tomato 🍅, my favorite! 😋