Description
Alton Brown’s corned beef hash blends crispy potatoes with tender meat in a classic comfort dish. Home cooks can elevate breakfast or brunch with this hearty skillet recipe that brings rich flavors and nostalgic satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups corned beef and cabbage (leftover, well-drained)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- ½ tsp fresh oregano (chopped)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Skillet Preparation: Warm a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, gently melting butter until it shimmers across the pan’s surface.
- Pepper Caramelization: Sauté bell peppers for 4-5 minutes, developing a light caramelized exterior and soft, translucent texture.
- Seasoning Integration: Blend corned beef, minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, and black pepper into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Crust Formation: Use a sturdy spatula to press the hash mixture firmly across the skillet, creating an even, compact layer that promotes consistent golden-brown caramelization.
- Initial Crisping: Cover the hash with a heavy lid, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing the mixture to develop a crispy golden crust for approximately 10 minutes.
- Hash Transformation: Carefully flip and redistribute the hash, pressing down to ensure uniform cooking and maximize textural complexity.
- Final Crisping: Continue cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes under cover until the bottom achieves a deep, rich brown color and ingredients are thoroughly heated through.
- Serving: Immediately transfer to plates, ensuring each portion captures a perfect balance of crispy edges and tender interior components.
Notes
- Skillet Selection: Use a well-seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet for optimal heat distribution and perfect crispy texture.
- Butter Technique: Melt butter slowly until it shimmers, creating a golden base that enhances flavor and prevents sticking.
- Pressing Importance: Use a sturdy spatula to compress the hash, developing a crispy golden crust that transforms the dish’s texture.
- Patience Pays Off: Allow 10-15 minutes of covered cooking to develop deep browning and ensure ingredients are thoroughly heated throughout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg