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

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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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FAQs

What is the secret to best corned beef? ›

Simmering corned beef on the stovetop is a tried-and-true method that results in very tender beef. One of the keys to simmering corned beef correctly is the amount of water in the pot. When there's not ample liquid to cover the meat, your dreams of tender corned beef may be replaced by a tough, chewy result.

How to make crispy corned beef hash from a can? ›

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.

Can you eat canned corned beef hash without cooking it? ›

A1: Yes, you can eat canned corned beef hash without cooking it, but it's generally recommended to cook it before consuming for both safety and flavor reasons. Canned corned beef hash has already been cooked during the canning process, so it is technically safe to eat it straight from the can.

How do you make corned beef hash without sticking? ›

How to Keep Hash from Sticking or Burning
  1. Use a good skillet with a heavy bottom, which regulates heat better.
  2. Gradually lower the heat as it cooks.
  3. Use plenty of fat (butter, in this case), and add more if necessary.
  4. Let the hash get a good crust before flipping it.

How do you make corned beef taste better? ›

Add a tablespoon or two of pickling spice as well as a few garlic cloves, a quartered onion, a carrot, and a few stalks of celery if you like. Bring everything to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer.

What gives corned beef its unique flavor? ›

The flavor profile often includes bay leaf, black peppercorn, mustard seed, dried red pepper and coriander. If that blend sounds familiar, it's because it's same list of spices that are packaged as pickling spice. Not surprising, since corned beef and pickles are commonly made in the same place: a deli.

Does corned beef get tougher the longer you cook it? ›

Corned beef is made from one of several less tender cuts of beef like the brisket, rump, or round. Therefore, it requires long, moist cooking. Corned beef is safe once the internal temperature has reached at least 145 °F, with a three minute rest time, but cooking it longer will make it fork-tender.

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

Corned beef hash is pretty much hash browns with corned beef. Depending on who's making it, it can have onions and peppers as well. The canned stuff is more like cat food, kind of a mix of ground corned beef and mashed potato.

What part of the cow is corned beef? ›

In North America, corned beef is brisket, taken from the lower chest of a cow or steer, that has been brined in salt and spices. (In general British usage, fresh corned beef is called “salt beef,” while the canned version retains the “corned” designation.)

Why is corned beef so expensive? ›

The brining (and sometimes cooking) involves labor, packaging and special equipment expenses (on top of raw material costs), so all things being equal, it will cost more than beef brisket (the cut of beef corned beef is usually made from). ... That's less than half of the price of beef brisket.

Is it OK to eat corned beef hash raw? ›

To Fry: Corned beef hash is fully cooked and ready to eat, but we do recommend heating and browning before serving. Slice through casings and cut into patties, remove casing and brown on both sides.

What happens if you don't rinse corned beef? ›

Many recipes don't include a step for rinsing the meat, but it's worth doing it anyway. Depending on the pickling solution used for the meat, you may be in for a saltier meal than you bargained for if you cook the meat without rinsing it. And don't worry: Rinsing won't make the beef taste bland!

Why is my corned beef mushy? ›

If the meat is actually mushy then I suspect that it was packed with a meat tenderizer as well as the corning salt and seasonings. If this is the case then there isn't much you could have done differently.

How do you know when canned corned beef hash is done? ›

Yes, you can cook canned corned beef hash in the oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), transfer the canned corned beef hash to a baking dish, and bake it for approximately 20-25 minutes or until it is heated through and slightly browned on top.

What not to do when cooking corned beef? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Corned Beef
  1. Not rinsing the meat before cooking. ...
  2. Cooking over a high temperature. ...
  3. Not filling the pot with enough water. ...
  4. Not cooking the meat long enough. ...
  5. Cutting the meat incorrectly.

Does corned beef get more tender the longer it is cooked? ›

Information. Corned beef is made from one of several less tender cuts of beef like the brisket, rump, or round. Therefore, it requires long, moist cooking. Corned beef is safe once the internal temperature has reached at least 145 °F, with a three minute rest time, but cooking it longer will make it fork-tender.

How do you cook corned beef so it's tender? ›

Slow-cooking corned beef is an effective way to achieve tender results with minimal hands-on time. Simply turn on the slow cooker in the morning, then go about your day without worry, leaving the house if need be, while your meat magically tenderizes.

Why does my corned beef always come out tough? ›

When you're done cooking the corned beef, make sure you slice against the grain of the meat. This will produce a more tender result; if you slice with the grain, you'll find a more tough and stringy texture when you chew.

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