Hamburger Hash (Ground Beef and Potato Recipe)

5 from 79 votes

This tasty hamburger hash is a blend of tender potatoes, ground beef, cheese, and onions, perfect for a mouthwatering family dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hamburger Hash Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 614kcal

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 the fat. Put cooked beef in a separate bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet over medium heat, fry together the vegetable oil, onion, potatoes, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the potatoes and onions in the seasoning. Cook until the potatoes and onions have started to brown, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add the ground beef back to the skillet and stir well to mix. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
Remove from heat. Serve hot.

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!