Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash

Our Corned Beef and Cabbage Hash is probably the most comforting, hearty breakfast that’s excellent for any time of the 12 months. It’s obtained the proper stability of savory corned beef, caramelized cabbage, and crispy potatoes, you’ll need this dish for extra than simply your morning meal!

For extra Irish consolation meals attempt our Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage or our Slow Cooker Irish Stew.

The mixture of tender, savory corned beef with crispy, buttery potatoes creates an irresistible taste and texture that’s positive to please everybody on the desk. The most effective half is, this recipe is straightforward to make and may be personalized to your tastes and preferences.

Ingredient Notes

• Corned Beef: This recipe is a good way to make use of up leftover corned beef. When you don’t have any, you should purchase pre-cooked corned beef from the deli counter and chop it up.
• Child Purple Potatoes: These are perfect for their measurement, waxy texture, and the truth that you don’t should peel them. Yukon Gold potatoes additionally work nice.
• Inexperienced Cabbage:  Inexperienced cabbage is greatest right here. Slice it skinny so it softens rapidly because it cooks. When you have leftover cooked cabbage, simply toss it in on the finish to heat by means of.
• Onion: We use yellow onions, however you should utilize white as an alternative. Or use candy onions for extra caramelization.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic offers the perfect taste, however jarred minced garlic works too. It’s only a bit extra bitter.
• Butter: Provides richness and helps with caramelization. We use salted however you should utilize unsalted butter as an alternative to regulate the sodium degree.
• Parsley: Freshly chopped parsley is elective, however provides a pop of colour and freshness to the dish.

Corned Beef

Whereas this recipe tends to be made when utilizing leftover corned beef, you’ve obtained different choices too.

Leftover Corned Beef: When you’ve obtained extra corned beef from a St. Patrick’s Day feast (or only a good home-cooked meal), that is one of the simplest ways to make use of it up. Chop it into bite-sized items so it crisps up properly within the pan.

Deli Counter Corned Beef: When you’re making this on the fly and don’t have leftovers, ask for thick-cut corned beef on the deli counter. You’ll need it no less than ¼-inch thick so you possibly can cube it up.

Canned Corned Beef: This works too, although it has a softer texture. It crisps up because it cooks within the recipe.

Potato Choices

Now for the potato choices! Purple Child Potatoes are our go-to and Yukon Gold Potatoes are all the time a favourite as effectively. We use each interchangeably for this one. No have to peel them—simply cube and boil.

Russet Potatoes can be utilized. These are starchier, which helps with crisping, however they will additionally break aside extra simply. If utilizing russets, peel them first and cube them evenly earlier than boiling.

Frozen Diced Hashbrowns are our shortcut possibility. Use 2 cups of frozen diced hashbrowns and add them straight to the skillet after sautéing the onion and garlic. No further prep wanted!

Leftover Roasted or Boiled Potatoes additionally work nice for a hash. Simply chop them up and toss them in with the corned beef. Since they’re already cooked, you’ll simply have to crisp them up within the pan.

Secrets and techniques to the Crispiest Hash

Need that excellent golden-brown crust? We’ve obtained the chef’s secrets and techniques for you. First, use an enormous skillet—forged iron is greatest, however stainless-steel works too. If the pan is just too crowded, issues will steam as an alternative of crisp up, so ensure that all the things is in a single layer.

As soon as your potatoes, corned beef, and cabbage are in, press all of it down with a spatula to get good contact with the pan. And right here’s the toughest half: don’t contact it! Let it cook dinner undisturbed for 7–8 minutes earlier than flipping—no stirring, no poking, simply let that crust type.

When it’s time to flip, do it in large sections to maintain these crispy edges intact. That’s it! You’ll have the crispiest, most scrumptious hash each time!

Serving Ideas

Flip up the warmth: Add a pinch of purple chili flakes or a splash of scorching sauce for some further spice. You may even add some contemporary or pickled jalapeños for added texture and a spicy kick!

Add Veggies: It’s also possible to add different greens, resembling carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms to customise this basic recipe and make it your individual.