Southern Beef Hash Recipe (2024)

Southern Beef Hash is a great way to use leftover roast beef in a whole new way. Full of potatoes, onions, garlic, and roast beef, beef hash is a favorite.

Southern Beef Hash Recipe (1)

Sam started school the end of last week, his sophom*ore year of high school to be exact. I’m not going to lie and say that I still don’t get a little misty eyed (okay, very misty eyed!) as he and Bart pull out of the driveway for the first day of school. You’d think after all this time I would be used to it by now, but I’m one of those super sappy people that gets sentimental about practically every little thing.

It dawned on me this year that I’ll only have two more years of taking those back-to-school photos on the front porch as he rushes me to hurry up and I’m saying, “just one more.”

I only have two more years of those back-to-school days to go pick up his school schedule with my fingers crossed that he got all the classes that he registered to take (with the teachers he hoped for, too!).

I only have two more years of picking up his shoes from beside the front door where he kicked them off as he came in from one activity or another.

I only have two more years of gathering up the bath towels scattered across the bathroom floor and counter as he’s rushed out the door in the morning.

I only have two more years of hugging him tight as he heads out the door and texting him a Bible verse for the day before the car has met the end of the driveway.

I’m going to embrace these next years and make the most of every second of them!

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You may be wondering what in the world this back to school saga has to do with this beef hash recipe. Well, it is one that I remember my Grandmother Verdie and my Mama making many, many nights.

We always knew that after we had roast beef, more than likely, this delicious beef hash would happen soon! And honestly, I couldn’t wait for it.

We’d rush home from some activity or another after school and Mama would pull her skillet out of the cabinet and set it on the stovetop. To it she would add a little oil and then her potatoes. She’d cook them potatoes until they were crispy on the outside and oh so tender on the inside. Then, she’d add her onions and leftover roast beef that she’d shredded into chunks with two forks.

It was a favorite at our house and one that now that I have my own family, I love it even more than I did growing up. Who knew it was so easy!

As the potatoes, onions, and beef have cooked through, she would reheat the drippings from the roast beef in a small saucepan. She would cook the drippings until they reduced by about half and would then stir in a bit of cornstarch to thicken it into a gravy. Then, she’d pour the gravy into the beef hash, sprinkle it with a little bit of freshly ground black pepper and serve.

Southern Beef Hash Recipe (3)

Here’s my family’s Beef Hash recipe. I think you’ll love it!

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Beef Hash Recipe

Robyn Stone

5 from 15 votes

Southern Beef Hash is a great way to use leftover roast beef in a whole new way. Full of potatoes, onions, garlic, and roast beef, beef hash is a favorite.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and diced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 celery, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 – 3 cups cooked roast beef, shredded
  • 1 cup drippings from roast beef
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to medium skillet set over medium heat. Add diced potato and cook until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in the onions and celery and cook until tender, about 3 more minutes.

  • Stir in the garlic and the shredded roast beef and cook until the beef is heated throughout.

  • Meanwhile, heat the roast beef drippings in a small saucepan set over medium heat until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch until well combined and then pour into the beef hash.

  • Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 4470mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 848mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Robyn xo

From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally published 2011. Updated August 2017.

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Southern Beef Hash Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why won t my corned beef hash get crispy? ›

It takes patience to get crispy hash. In a heavy skillet (preferably not a non-stick skillet) over medium heat, spread the hash in an even layer and do not disturb for 5 minutes. With a spatula, lift up a corner of the hash to see if it has developed a crust. If it hasn't, cook a few minutes longer.

What is traditionally in hash? ›

Hash is a dish consisting of chopped meat, potatoes, and fried onions. The name is derived from French: hacher, meaning 'to chop'. It originated as a way to use up leftovers.

What is roast beef hash made of? ›

To make the hash you want approximately equal amounts of cooked beef, raw potato, and onion.

Can you eat beef hash out of the can? ›

MARY KITCHEN® hash is fully cooked and ready to eat.

Why did my corned beef turn out rubbery? ›

Not cooking the meat long enough.

Cooking this beef is a process that can't be rushed. Even when the meat is cooked through, it needs more time to transform the chewy bite into one that's deliciously tender. Do this instead: To slice into the tender pieces of meat you expect, cooking corned beef takes patience.

How do you know when corned beef hash is done? ›

Corned beef is safe once the internal temperature has reached at least 145 °F, with a three minute rest time, but cooking it longer will make it fork-tender. Corned beef may still be pink in color after cooking. This does not mean it is not done. Nitrite is used in the curing process.

What makes a good hash? ›

Characteristics of a Good Hash Function. There are four main characteristics of a good hash function: 1) The hash value is fully determined by the data being hashed. 2) The hash function uses all the input data. 3) The hash function "uniformly" distributes the data across the entire set of possible hash values.

What is the difference between hash and stew? ›

Hash is a name for a stew or gravy made of pork, offal and onions. It is usually paired with rice as "hash and rice". Hash is part of the cuisine of the Southern United States where it was invented as a way to use unappetizing cuts of meat.

What is the most popular hash type? ›

The MD5 algorithm, defined in RFC 1321, is probably the most well-known and widely used hash function. It is the fastest of all the . NET hashing algorithms, but it uses a smaller 128-bit hash value, making it the most vulnerable to attack over the long term.

What is hash in Southern cooking? ›

Like yellow mustard-based sauce, hash is a distinctive feature of the South Carolina barbecue style. A sort of cross between a thick gravy and a stew, it's made from pork and (often) various pig organs and is usually served over white rice, though sometimes grits or bread are used instead.

What's the difference between corned beef hash and roast beef hash? ›

Preparation: Corned beef undergoes a curing process, while roast beef is simply cooked. Flavor: Corned beef has a distinct salty and spiced flavor, whereas roast beef has a more traditional beefy taste.

How unhealthy is corned beef hash? ›

While it provides protein and nutrients like iron and vitamin B12, corned beef is relatively high in fat and sodium. It's also a source of certain compounds that may increase your risk of cancer.

What do you eat with beef hash? ›

What to Serve with Corned Beef Hash
  1. Bread. Scoop and dip with Irish Soda Bread Muffins or Irish Soda Bread.
  2. Salad. Arugula Salad is my go-to easy dinner side salad. ...
  3. Roasted Vegetables. Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts or Roasted Broccoli to add some green to the meal.
  4. Dessert.
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Why is it called beef hash? ›

The name is derived from the French: hacher meaning "to chop". Canned corned beef hash became especially popular in countries such as Britain and France during and after the Second World War as rationing limited the availability of fresh meat.

Is spam like corned beef? ›

The main difference between Spam and corned beef is the preparation and taste, but they are similar in being canned and processed meats. Spam is made from pork shoulder and ham, which has a distinct salty, savory flavor. Corned beef is a cured beef brisket, which has a salty yet spiced flavor.

Why are my hash browns not crisping? ›

If you don't eliminate enough liquid (from the potatoes that you, again, just soaked in water), they will get soggy instead of crispy, a.k.a. a total bummer.

Why is my corned beef so soft? ›

Slow cooking at a low temperature gives the collagen in the meat time to become soft and gelatinous, which makes your meat tender.

What will prevent the hash browns from becoming crispy? ›

Drain and Dry

Quickly rinse to get any residual starch off, then pat the potatoes down with a towel. You'll want to remove as much moisture as possible because this will prevent your hash browns from getting as crisp as possible.

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