Hamburger Hash

Hamburger Hash

Hamburger Hash · ready in 55 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients

A comforting skillet meal of savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and sweet onions slowly cooked together into a hearty, home-style hash with rich, comforting flavors.

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min
Serves
4
kcal
420
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 450 gHamburger
  • 600 gPotatoes
  • 150 gOnion
  • 6 gSalt
  • 1 gPepper
  • 120 mlWater

Equipment

stovetop, serving spoon, skillet, spatula

Instructions

  1. Prep and heat pan

    Gather hamburger, potatoes, onion, salt, and pepper, and set a large skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.

    What to look for: beef fully browned with no pink

  2. Brown hamburger

    Add the hamburger to the hot skillet and cook over medium heat, breaking it apart until evenly browned and crumbly. · 8 min

    When it is done: Ground beef reaches 71°C and juices run clear.

  3. Drain fat

    Carefully drain off excess fat from the cooked hamburger, then return the meat to the skillet. · 2 min

    What to look for: meat evenly spread in pan

  4. Add potatoes

    Stir the potatoes into the skillet with the hamburger, spreading them out so they contact the pan over medium heat. · 5 min

    What to look for: potatoes begin to soften at the edges

  5. Add onion and season

    Add the onion, salt, and pepper to the skillet, then stir to evenly combine with the meat and potatoes. · 5 min

    What to look for: onion looks translucent and fragrant

  6. Moisten mixture

    Pour a small amount of water into the skillet if the mixture looks dry, then stir to prevent sticking. · 1 min

    What to look for: light steam rises

  7. Simmer and serve

    Reduce to low heat and cook gently until the potatoes are tender, then spoon the hamburger hash onto plates and serve hot. · 20 min

    What to look for: potatoes easily pierced with a fork

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal420
Protein22 g
Carbohydrates28 g
of which sugars3 g
Fat24 g
of which saturated9 g
Fibre4 g
Sodium520 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 3 days
  • Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Hamburger

  • ground turkey: Use dark meat for more moisture and flavor
  • ground pork: Adds richness and juiciness

Potatoes

  • sweet potatoes: Adds sweetness and color
  • frozen diced potatoes: No need to peel or chop

Onion

  • shallots: Slightly sweeter flavor
  • leeks: Use white and light green parts only

Salt

  • kosher salt: Adjust to taste
  • sea salt: Fine grain dissolves quickly

Pepper

  • white pepper: Milder appearance
  • garlic powder: Adds extra savory note

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