Chef John's Hamburger Hash

If you like hash, you are going to love Chef John's super crusty version made with ground beef instead of corned beef.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 501 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch dried rosemary
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 0.5 cup diced poblano pepper
• 0.75 cup diced yellow onions
• 0.75 cup diced button mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut a 1/4-inch slice off the bottom each potato so it sits flat on a cutting board. Cut some more 1/4-inch slices straight down and then cut potatoes into sticks. Turn sticks and cut across to create a uniform dice. Transfer to a bowl of cold water.

Step 2

Combine butter and olive oil in a skillet over high heat until butter melts. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a flat-edge utensil, until crumbly, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Drain potatoes and add to the beef with a nice pinch of salt. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes just start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Smooth mixture in the skillet and press against the bottom of the pan to help everything get nice and crusty.

Step 4

Stir in onions and mushrooms and add another pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions and mushrooms have softened up and taken on some beautiful color, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with black pepper, cayenne, and rosemary.

Step 5

Add bell pepper, poblano pepper, and another pinch of salt. Cook until peppers are tender and the rest of the ingredients are dark and crispy, about 5 more minutes.

Step 6

Stir in green onions and cook for a few more minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.