Description
Hamburger Hash is a delightful one-skillet meal featuring tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or hearty comfort food, it brings irresistible flavor and comforting satisfaction to the table. Easy to prepare, it’s great for anyone craving homemade simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium russet potatoes peeled and 1/2-inch diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2½ cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil for 5–7 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and set aside to steam-dry.
- In a large non-stick skillet over high heat, cook ground beef until browned and no pink remains. Drain off rendered fat and transfer beef to a separate bowl.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, fry vegetable oil, diced onion, par-boiled potatoes, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the cooked beef back to the skillet and stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle cheese over the mixture and stir constantly until fully melted and glossy.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
For a spicier kick, consider adding some diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg