Corned Beef Hash

Name: Corned Beef Hash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb potatoes, diced small; 1 onion, diced; 2 cups diced cooked corned beef; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 4 large eggs, for serving

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Corned Beef Hash

Story updated September 18, 2026

Corned beef hash grew out of frugal cooking traditions that repurposed leftover corned beef, a dish closely tied to Irish-American communities in cities like New York and Boston from the 19th century onward. It became a diner and canned-food staple in the 20th century, prized for its simplicity.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb potatoes, diced small
1 onion, diced
2 cups diced cooked corned beef
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley
4 large eggs, for serving

Instructions

1Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced potatoes in an even layer.
2Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are golden and nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
3Add the onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
4Stir in the corned beef, pressing the mixture into the pan and letting it sit undisturbed for a few minutes at a time so a crust forms, then flipping sections over.
5Continue cooking until the hash is well browned in spots and heated through, about 6 minutes total, then season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
6Fry the eggs separately to your liking and serve on top of the hash.

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