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 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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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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Corned Beef Hash and Eggs Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What can you eat with corned beef hash? ›

This versatile dish works well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you're serving it in the morning, consider pairing it with traditional Irish breakfast fare: sausage, eggs, and beans. Corned beef hash is often topped with a poached or fried egg.

What can I do with canned corned beef? ›

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Does canned corned beef hash need to be cooked? ›

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

Is corned beef hash good or bad for you? ›

Notably, corned beef is high in sodium. A 3-ounce serving packs 827 milligrams (36% of the recommended 2,300 milligrams per day). 3 On the plus side, the St. Paddy's Day favorite is a good source of iron, providing 20% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for men and 9% for women.

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.

Can you eat corned beef hash right out of the can? ›

Canned corned beef is already cooked. It is safe to eat straight from the can. You'll probably improve the texture by warming it up, and you'll probably improve the flavor by browning it a bit in a hot skillet. But technically, you don't NEED to do any of that.

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 isn t my corned beef hash crispy? ›

Moisture Content: Excess moisture in the ingredients can prevent the hash from getting crispy. Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the corned beef and vegetables before cooking. Pat the ingredients dry with a paper towel if needed.

Can dogs eat corned beef? ›

Can dogs eat corned beef safely? Dogs should not consume corned beef as it is not safe for them. While the beef itself is not toxic to dogs, the high sodium content in corned beef can be harmful to their health.

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.

Why do people eat corned beef hash? ›

What has become a tradition of eating corned beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick's Day likely grew out of the fact that those foods were less expensive for immigrants who came to America. They substituted beef for pork and cabbage for potatoes.

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 is usually served with corned beef? ›

The top five accompaniments that pair excellently with corned beef include cabbage, often boiled or sautéed for a traditional touch; potatoes, in forms like boiled, mashed, or roasted; carrots, typically boiled alongside the meat; and sauces like tangy mustard or sharp horseradish to enhance the savory richness of the ...

What goes well with corned beef sandwich? ›

Layer on some pickles, pickle relish, or caramelized onions if you want somethin' a bit extra. Serving ideas: Sandwich + chips is a classic combo, but we also love this meal with potato salad, coleslaw, or smashed potatoes.

How is corned beef traditionally eaten? ›

Yet the corned beef the Irish immigrants ate was much different from that produced in Ireland 200 years prior. The Irish immigrants almost solely bought their meat from kosher butchers. And what we think of today as Irish corned beef is actually Jewish corned beef thrown into a pot with cabbage and potatoes.

What do the Irish eat with corned beef? ›

The corned beef was paired with cabbage, as it was one of the cheapest vegetables available to Irish immigrants.

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