Chef John's Corned Beef Hash

A little roasted tomato salsa is the secret ingredient in Chef John's diner-style corned beef hash recipe that's perfect for brunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 609 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1.5 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1.5 pounds cooked corned beef, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup roasted tomato salsa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until almost tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and finely chop.

Step 2

Cook beef in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat until fat begins to render. Stir green onions, salt, and pepper into beef. Add garlic and butter; cook and stir until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir potatoes, salsa, and a pinch of salt into beef mixture. Pat mixture down in the skillet with a spatula and divide hash into 4 sections.

Step 4

Cook, without stirring, until a crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip sections and cook until a crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes more. Repeat cooking and flipping process, flipping every 5 minutes, until hash stays together and has a golden crust, 10 to 15 minutes.