Our One-Pot Corned Beef Hash is an old classic British dish. It's a simple, quick, and easy recipe to cook when you don't have any fresh meat.
With canned corned beef, potatoes, onions, eggs, and a few extra basic store cupboard ingredients, you will have a true feast for the family in no time!
The best thing about this UK recipe is how versatile it is. It can be served for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!
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How to make Corned Beef Hash
Our homemade corned beef hash recipe marries simplicity with flavour. After the recipe card, read below for more cooking tips and serving suggestions.
📖 Step by Step Recipe
One-Pot Corned Beef Hash
Equipment
Ingredients
- 300 grams Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion - diced
- 2 cloves Garlic - crushed
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 340 grams Canned Corned Beef - 1x Tin of corned beef chopped into small cubes
- 4 Eggs
- Sprinkle of Parsley - We used dried parsley to sprinkle on at the end!
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200℃ fan / 220°C / 425℉ / Gas Mark 7Peel and cut 300 grams Potatoes into cubesBoil the cubed potatoes for 7 minutes. ( (If using canned potatoes, you will not need to parboil) Drain and allow to air dry.Cut 340 grams Canned Corned Beef into cubes.
- Make sure to use an oven safe pan. We used our Cast Iron Pan.Dice 1 Large Onion and gently fry it in 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
- Crush or dice 2 cloves Garlic, and add to the fried onion, with 1 teaspoon Paprika and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the drained parboiled cubed potatoes and a generous amount of Salt & Pepper to the dish. . Mix onions and potatoes and fry for about 5 minutes, you want the potatoes to start crisping up.
- Place the cubed Corned Beef on top. Push down flat with a spatula. Cook on low- medium heat for 6-8 minutes. Do not stir!
- Using a spatula flip over in 4-6 sections, flatten back down with a spatula. Cook for another 6-8 minutes on that side.
- Turn off the heat, make four wells in the corned beef hash and crack the 4 Eggs inside. *The egg yolks will be hard when cooked, if you prefer runny eggs fry or poach them instead and add them on top of the corned beef hash after the oven.
- Place pan in the 200℃ fan / 220°C / 425℉ / Gas Mark 7 oven for 10 minutes to crisp off the top and cook eggs.
- Serve up Corned Beef Hash with a Sprinkle of Parsley.
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Our Corned Beef Hash recipe was originally published on 24/03/2020. It was modified on 27/06/2024 with a simpler layout to make getting to the recipe card easier and improved advice.
Ingredients
Let's start with the ingredients you will need for our delicious recipe.
While certain ingredients require no explanation, I will provide more specific advice and appropriate alternatives below.
- Potatoes - Versatile choice. Use white, russet, red, or sweet potatoes for different flavours and textures. Tinned potatoes are convenient—just dice before adding.
- Corned Beef - Canned corned beef is pre-cooked and available in supermarkets. Fry it to enhance flavour. For best results, avoid home-cooked or deli-counter corned beef.
- Eggs - Cooked in the oven for a firm yolk. For a soft yolk, fry the eggs separately while the hash bakes.
Optional Extras
Why not get creative with your corned beef hash? Explore the possibilities of adding fresh sliced chillies, garlic powder, a medley of mixed herbs, or even a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick of flavour. The choice is yours to elevate this classic dish to new levels of deliciousness!
Equipment
Let us list the equipment needed.
When cooking corned beef hash a good knife is essential for chopping your onions and potatoes, while a sturdy spatula will help you flip and stir your ingredients without them sticking to the pan.
Now, let's talk about the star of this recipe—our versatile cast iron pan. It can seamlessly transition from hob to oven, making it perfect for cooking dishes like corned beef hash, which requires hob frying and oven baking.
If you don't have a cast iron pan, don't fret! Any oven-friendly pan will suffice. Or you can start in a pan and transfer to a preheated oven dish for the last step.
Instructions
We will guide you through how to cook corned beef hash.
Preparation
Start by preheating your oven to 200℃ fan / 220°C / 425℉ / Gas Mark 7 . While it's heating up, peel and dice your potatoes. If you're using canned potatoes, you can skip this step.
Next, cut your canned corned beef into cubes. Don't worry too much about perfecting the cubes – they'll break apart while cooking. Set your cubed potatoes and corned beef aside for now.
Crush, dice, or mince the garlic and dice the onion.
Boil
Place the diced potatoes into a pan of boiling water to cook, they should take about 7 minutes. Drain and allow the boiled potatoes to air dry.
Fry
Grab a large, oven-safe pan (a cast iron one works great) and heat some olive oil in it.
Gently fry the onion in the oil until it's soft. This should take around 5 minutes.
Crush or dice some garlic and add it to the pan.
Followed by some paprika and Worcestershire sauce.
Now it's time to add your cubed boiled potatoes. Sprinkle in a generous helping of salt and pepper.
Then, stir everything together. Let the mixture fry for a few minutes. you want the potatoes to get crispy.
Layer your cubed corned beef on top of the potato mixture.
Press it down flat with a spatula and let it cook on low-medium heat. Remember not to stir at this point! You want crispy potatoes.
Flip
After 6-8 minutes, use your spatula to flip over the potato and corned beef mixture in sections.
Flatten it back down with the spatula and let it cook on the other side for another 6-8 minutes.
Turn off the heat and make four wells in the corned beef hash. Crack an egg into each well. If you prefer runny yolk eggs, you could serve with fried or poached eggs instead.
Oven
Place your pan in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. This will give the top of your dish a nice, crispy finish and cook the eggs.
Once your corned beef hash is out of the oven, sprinkle some fresh parsley or other fresh herbs over the top. Now, you're ready to serve up your one-pot feast!
Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this versatile dish will surely be a hit with the whole family.
Serving Suggestions
Wondering what to serve with corned beef hash? Well, this one-pot dish is a meal on its own. Or with your choice of tomato sauce or brown sauce.
But if you want to make it feed more people, try serving it with baked beans or some fresh baked bread.
Or have a corned beef hash for dinner with some vegetables, like cabbage, carrots or broccoli and cauliflower cheese?
The whole family, including the kids, enjoy this delicious, quick British family meal.
Storage
Storing your leftover Corned Beef Hash is quite simple. Allow to cool before storing. Transfer to an airtight container.
Fridge
Place the container in the refrigerator. The corned beef hash will last for about 3-4 days.
Freeze
If you want to store leftover corned beef hash for a longer period, you can freeze it. Divide the hash into individual portions, and place them in freezer containers. The hash will freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before reheating.
Reheating
When reheating the hash, use either a microwave to reheat until warmed through.
Or use a pan or skillet on the hob. You might want to add a little bit of oil to prevent it from sticking and to help it regain some crispiness.
History of Corned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Hash dates back to the 14th Century in the UK, but it really kicked off as a good storecupboard meal during World War II.
Food was rationed, making it hard to find meat. So, canned corned beef became a very handy source of protein.
More Brunch Recipes
Brunch recipes are a great way to add flavour to your mornings. One of our favourite go-to dishes for brunch is Brunch Nachos, which is a delicious twist on the classic Mexican dish. We also love Ackee and Saltfish, a Caribbean dish that is both flavorful and hearty.
For something light and sweet, our fluffy pancakes or English crepes make the perfect addition to any brunch. All of these recipes will leave you feeling satisfied and ready to start your day!
We hope you enjoy this corned beef hash recipe. Let us know in the comments how much you loved it!
Sara Welch says
Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Exactly what I needed to get my day going; hands down delicious!
Kay says
Thanks, Sara, this makes the perfect breakfast or dinner 🙂
A very old recipe that's always a big hit in our home!!
Beth says
Oh wow! This is such a lovely and very tasty dish. My hubby and I love this recipe. So delicious and easy to make too!
Cathleen says
My brother used to make this every night for dinner when we were in high school and would never get bored of it!! I would often ask him to make more for me because it was so good, but I never bothered to learn how to make it. So thank you so much for this recipe, it will bring on a lot of nostalgia I'm sure!!
Kay says
Hi Cathleen,
Thanks for that great comment, it's amazing how a well-cooked meal can bring back so many good memories 🙂
Hope you enjoy this recipe like you did when you was in high school 😉
Michael Dawson says
Just made it for dinner. It was fabulous. Thank for the history on the hash also.
Kay says
Thanks, Michael for the rating
Really glad you like the corned beef has recipe 🙂
Michelle Boule says
I'm not a huge sweets person so this breakfast is perfect for me. Can't wait to try it!
Dannii says
We often ate corned beef hash when I was growing up, so this is bringing back some happy food memories for me. I will definitely be giving it a try.
Gail Montero says
Always my favorite option for a hot and savory breakfast! YUM!
Toni says
I'm glad I tried this! It was a huge hit with my kids!
Jessica Formicola says
I love that this is made all in one pot! I will definitely be making this for breakfast over the weekend!
Veenas says
Nice Blog !! A Very Yummy Wonderful Beef Recipe !!! WOW Nice Photos to See. I'll Definitely Try it. Thank You for Sharing that Lovely Food.
Luke says
Hi Veenas
Thank you for the comment, hope you enjoyed the corned beef hash recipe and glad you liked the pictures 🙂
Switch says
I don't class myself as particularly good at cooking, I pretty much throw things at my pan and see what sticks (lol), but this was simple to follow and delicious! Can't believe how well it turned out despite my improvisations. Thanks so much for sharing and being very clear in your recipe; lovely and easy to follow. It warms me knowing I'm having a bit of British history eating it to boot. Good way to remember those who sacrificed so much for us.
Taylor oldman says
I have eaten corned beef hash and I love it. It is not something I cook for daily meals. But your post inspired me to cook this dish. Love the short bit of history on this dish.
Kay says
Thank you Taylor, its a regular dinner for us!
WorldinEyes says
Wow... It looks delicious, Thanks for sharing this good recipe....
Kay says
Our pleasure, as always!
Cristina Petrini says
I'm not crazy about eggs, but my dad yes so since I don't know how to cook them anymore I'll try this recipe!
CA says
Corned beef with potatoes has always been my favorite breakfast when I was younger. Now, I love it scrambled together with egg.
littlemisadvencha says
Wow! This looks really delicious. I want to try this one out for dinner... Thank you for sharing your recipe!