Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe (2024)

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Mar 17, 2019, Updated Feb 23, 2024

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Corned beef and cabbage is a St. Patrick’s Day staple. Growing up in an Irish family, corned beef was always our tradition. But what to do with all the leftovers? Make a delicious corned beef breakfast hash with eggs and serve with warm Irish soda bread!

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Table of Contents

  • Why I Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Corned Beef Hash
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Breakfast Recipes
  • Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe

Why I Love This Recipe

Corned beef hash and eggs are the perfect Irish-inspired brunch entrée to serve up with Irish coffee, skillet Irish soda bread, and Guinness. Crispy sauteed potatoes mixed with chopped corned beef, onions, optional carrots, and lots of spices.

I Love this recipe because it’s a fantastic way to repurpose leftovers into another delicious meal. But my favorite addition? Gooey, runny eggs baked over easy served on top.

If you enjoyed this recipe, try my breakfast skillet with homefries and eggs or my sweet potato hash. If you want something very rich and filling, look no further than my breakfast tater tot casserole.

Ingredients

  • Diced potatoes: use pre-cooked or parboiled potatoes. We usually cut up whatever is leftover from the day before.
  • Corned beef: precooked and diced into small cubes to match the size of the potatoes. We use ‘eye of round’ corned beef when making a corned beef dinner. It’s leaner and doesn’t have a layer of fat around the outside like the alternate cuts.
  • Carrots: leftover carrots (if you have any) make a great addition to this hash. Use parboiled or frozen. You can also omit and substitute with green peppers.
  • Onion: onion is essential for a good hash. I prefer yellow or white.
  • Eggs: eggs are optional. They can be served on the side scrambled or fried or baked with the hash like in this recipe.
  • Spices: I use a blend of salt, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of table sugar. The potatoes will soak up the delicious flavor as they fry.
  • Butter: butter aids in softening the onion and adds rich flavor to the potatoes. Combined with the spices, it’s a home run. You can alternatively use olive oil or a neutral cooking oil.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities below.

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How to Make Corned Beef Hash

Step 1.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2.

Heat butter over medium heat in a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Add onions and let soften/brown for 1-2 minutes.

Step 3.

Add cooked potatoes, corned beef, carrots, and spices. Let saute until potatoes are golden and begin to crisp. About 10 minutes. Season liberally with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 4.

Create four small wells in the hash using the back of a spoon. Crack the eggs into the wells and bake for 7-10 minutes or until the eggs reach the desired level of doneness. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Expert Tips

  • We use ‘eye of round’ corned beef when making a corned beef dinner. It’s much leaner and doesn’t have a layer of fat around the outside like the alternate cuts.
  • This recipe is designed with using leftover ingredients in mind. If starting from scratch, it’s best to parboil the potatoes so they’re tender and crisp up nicely in the skillet. Cooking raw potatoes in a pan will leave the outside burnt with an undercooked interior. The same goes for carrots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I double the recipe in the same size skillet?

This recipe is set to serve 4-6 as a complete meal. You can easily adjust or add more potatoes/corned beef to increase the portions as needed. If serving alongside a full brunch, it will likely serve 8 as a side portion of hash.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Breakfast Skillet Recipe

Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe

By: Shawn Williams

Servings: 4

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe (8)

Corned beef breakfast hash topped with baked runny eggs. The ultimate Irish breakfast hash.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups diced potatoes of choice, pre-cooked or parboiled
  • 2-3 cups corned beef, precooked and diced
  • 1 cup carrots, precooked and diced (or frozen)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4-6 eggs
  • 2-3 tablespoons, olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon table sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley, as garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Heat butter over medium heat in a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Add onions and let soften/brown for 1-2 minutes.

  • Add cooked potatoes, corned beef, carrots, and spices. Let saute until potatoes are golden and begin to crisp. About 10 minutes. Season liberally with salt and pepper, to taste.

  • Create four small wells in the hash using the back of a spoon. Crack the eggs into the wells and bake for 7-10 minutes or until the eggs reach the desired level of doneness. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

We use ‘eye of round’ corned beef when making a corned beef dinner. It’s leaner and doesn’t have a layer of fat around the outside like the alternate cuts.

This recipe is designed with using leftover ingredients in mind. If starting from scratch, it’s best to parboil the potatoes so they’re tender and crisp up nicely in the skillet. Cooking raw potatoes in a pan will leave the outside burnt with an undercooked interior. The same goes for carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 skilletCalories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 21.3gProtein: 51.4gFat: 17.6gSaturated Fat: 4.4gCholesterol: 284mgSodium: 1685mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 3.5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Irish

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My name is Shawn, author behind Kitchen Swagger. I'm a food & drink enthusiast bringing you my own simple and delicious restaurant-inspired recipes.

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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What do you eat with corned beef hash? ›

The best side dishes to serve with corned beef hash are fried eggs, toasted sourdough bread, scotch eggs, bagel bites, crispy green beans, shakshuka, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, sautéed mushrooms, green salad, and hash browns.

Does canned corned beef hash need to be cooked? ›

MARY KITCHEN® hash is fully cooked and ready to eat.

How to spice up canned corned beef hash? ›

Add whatever spices you prefer. I usually like a little zip in mine and will add in Tabasco sauce or some Cajun seasoning. Instead of scrambled eggs, you can also divide the hash into 4 sections, make a small indentation in each section, and add an egg in each one if you prefer to have a nice runny yolk.

Is corned beef hash good or bad for you? ›

While many of the components in corned beef hash are healthy, it is not the healthiest option as corned beef, while containing good amounts of vitamin B12 and zinc, it is also high in cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium. However the added vegetables help. And it is a better breakfast option than sugar cereals.

What is the best way to eat corned beef? ›

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Why won t my corned beef hash get crispy? ›

It takes patience to get crispy hash. In a heavy skillet (preferably not a non-stick skillet) over medium heat, spread the hash in an even layer and do not disturb for 5 minutes. With a spatula, lift up a corner of the hash to see if it has developed a crust. If it hasn't, cook a few minutes longer.

What happens if you don t rinse corned beef before cooking? ›

1. Not Rinsing the Meat Before Cooking. If you cook the meat straight from the plastic packaging or pulled the meat right away from the brine solution in the fridge without rinsing, you just might be in for a saltier meal than you bargained for.

Can dogs eat corned beef? ›

Key takeaways: Feeding corned beef to dogs is not recommended due to its high salt content. Excessive sodium intake can lead to health issues such as high blood pressure and heart disease in dogs. Dogs have different nutritional needs compared to humans and require a balanced diet for optimal health.

How to fry canned corned beef hash? ›

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a little oil or butter, and then add the canned corned beef hash. Allow it to cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it develops a golden crust.

What makes corned beef taste better? ›

To add some flavor to your boiled corned beef, add some vegetables, such as carrots, onions and potatoes, to the pot. These vegetables not only add flavor but also make for a well-rounded meal. You can add some herbs and spices, such as a bay leaf, garlic and peppercorns, to the water for extra flavor.

How to cook corned beef hash so it doesn t stick to the pan? ›

I use a think layer of spray oil on a hot non-stick pan. Then press down a layer of corned beef hash from a can. Then let it cook on medium-high heat until you can see the edges turn crispy and brown.

What do the Irish eat with corned beef? ›

» Food and Drink

Traditional Irish foods like corned beef and cabbage, Boxty, and Irish soda bread, are often served on Saint Patrick's Day. Drinking green beer or Guinness on St. Patrick's Day is also a popular tradition. People drink a lot of Guinness on this holiday!

What's the difference between corned beef and corned beef hash? ›

Corned beef is the meat, hash is the potatoes (like hash browns). Some people also add an egg.

What should you eat hash browns with? ›

All in all, fried potatoes are also good with a bit of salt.
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