Hamburger Hash

This hamburger hash recipe has become a family favorite weeknight meal. This classic main dish recipe is made with simple ingredient that your probably already have. This meal is loaded with seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes and simple pantry seasoning.

We love that this meal is budget friendly and if we have leftover vegetables we toss them into the skillet. We make it easy by using frozen diced hashbrowns but you can easily use diced fresh potatoes. If you love this recipe, try Corned Beef Hash, Crock Pot Potato and Hamburger Soup and Old Fashioned Hamburger Casserole Recipe.

What is Hamburger Hash?

Hamburger hash gets its name because of it is usually a mixture of ground beef, leftover potatoes, onions and seasoning. Heat all the ingredients to make a hash.

Some recipes even serve a egg over the top for added flavor. We have even mixed in some melted cheese for a cheesy hamburger hash.

Hamburger hash is an easy one pot recipe made with simple ingredients.

Why This Recipe Works

I love making recipes that are both filling and easy to make. This hamburger hash checks all the boxes plus it is budget friendly. The beef and the potatoes combined with the seasoning make for a hearty and delicious meal.

This is my go-to meal when I have nothing set out for dinner. I can easily make this recipe in less than 20 minutes with a side salad. It is perfect served straight out of the skillet.

This recipe is delicious leftover for a lunch the next day and it reheats perfectly in the microwave. If you are looking for a simple ingredient recipe that is budget-friendly, make this hamburger hash recipe.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – We like using Lean Ground Beef
• Yellow Onion – Chop onion ahead of time and learn how to freeze onion
• Vegetable Oil – Feel free to use any type of oil
• Frozen Diced Hashbrowns – There is no need to thaw hash browns
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves. You can even use garlic powder
• Water – You can also use beef broth

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Recipe Variations

• Add Vegetables – This is the perfect meal to add in leftover vegetables. Slice mushrooms, red bell pepper, white onion, green bell pepper or chopped zucchini. Green beans would also be a delicious addition.
• Change Meat – Use ground turkey instead of ground beef. You can also use half ground turkey, ground chicken and half ground beef for a delicious alternative. Try making it with ground sausage for a delicious breakfast idea.
• Change Potatoes – You can use diced Russet potatoes in this recipe if you prefer.  Peel the potatoes and dice them into 1 inch pieces for this recipe. 
• Add Cheese – Sharp cheddar cheese would be a great addition to this recipe. Other options would be pepper jack cheese, or Colby Monterrey Jack Cheese.
• Egg – To add more protein to this dish, you can mix in some egg or place a fried egg on the top before serving.
• Spice – To add a bit more spice to the beef and potato mixture, add in a teaspoon of chili powder, Italian Seasoning or red pepper flakes.

How to Make Hamburger Hash

• Step 1 – Heat oil in skillet – Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium high heat.
• Step 2 – Cook ground beef and diced onions – Add in the ground beef and diced onions.  Sauté in the beef and break it up until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain the ground beef to remove excessive grease.

• Step 3 – Add in Minced Garlic – Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic. 
• Step 4 – Add in potatoes and cook – Stir in the diced hash brown potatoes, salt, black pepper and water.  Bring the mixture to a low boil.  Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the hashbrowns start to get soft. 
• Step 5 – Continue Cooking – Uncover and continue to cook over medium high heat for 10-12 more minutes until the water cooks off and the hashbrowns are browned.  Toss occasionally to prevent the mixture from burning. 
• Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove from heat, serve warm and enjoy. We even like to sprinkle shredded cheese for even more flavor.

Recipe Tips

• Potatoes – We used frozen diced hashbrowns for this recipe. But if you use fresh potatoes, make sure to boil them for about 5 minutes or until fork tender. Then add with other beef hash ingredients.
• Cooking Ingredients – Cook the ingredients until the potatoes are golden brown.
• Ground Beef – We like to use lean ground beef when cooking this recipe. But you can use what you have.
• Season Well – Make sure you season the ground beef hash well. I start off with about teaspoon of salt and pepper and then add in more if needed. You will need more than you think you will.

How to Serve

This Hamburger hash would be delicious served with many different meals.

• Roasted Broccoli – I love roasted broccoli, it is way favorite to cook broccoli. My kids will eat a nice big helping when I roast it. It is my favorite side with this hamburger hash.
• Green Salad – My a big salad loaded with veggies to compliment this hearty dish.
• Garlic Bread – Garlic bread, salad and hamburger hash is the perfect meal to serve.