One-Pot Corned Beef Hash - British Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Recipe (2024)

Our One-Pot Corned Beef Hash is an old classic British dish, a simple, quick and easy recipe to cook when you haven't got any fresh meat in.

With canned corned beef, potatoes, onions, and eggs, and a few extra basic storecupboard ingredients thrown in, you will have a true feast for the family in no time!

The best thing about this UK recipe is how versatile it is. It can be served for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!

How to make Corned Beef Hash

Our homemade corned beef hash recipe marries simplicity with flavour. Watch our step-by-step video guide below.

Read on for comprehensive tips to ensure a flawless dish every time, or if you're feeling confident, feel free to dive right into the recipe card.

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Ingredients

Let's start with the list of ingredients you will need for our absolutely delicious recipe.

While certain ingredients require no explanation, I will provide more specific advice and appropriate alternatives below.

Potatoes

While we have a particular fondness for the humble white potato in our recipes, it's important to remember that this dish is versatile and can certainly accommodate other potato varieties.

Whether you opt for russet, red or sweet potatoes, each brings unique flavour and texture to the table.

For those seeking a convenient option, tinned potatoes are an excellent choice. As they're already cooked, they simply need to be diced before adding them to your recipe, saving you a step in the preparation process.

Corned Beef

You can buy canned corned beef in all supermarkets in the UK. It comes pre-cooked and ready to eat straight from the can/tin.

However, we believe that frying corn beef enhances its flavour significantly, making it even more delicious.

Do not be confused with home-cooked or deli counter corned beef this will not give the same results!

Eggs

Just a quick mention about the eggs used in this recipe, when they are cooked in the oven at the end they will cook with a firm yolk.

If you prefer a soft yolk I suggest you cook fried eggs, whilst the corned beef hash is cooking in the oven.

Optional Extras

Why not get creative with your corned beef hash? Explore the possibilities of adding fresh sliced chillies, garlic powder, a medley of mixed herbs, or even a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick of flavour. The choice is yours to elevate this classic dish to new levels of deliciousness!

Equipment

Let us list the equipment needed.

When it comes to cooking corned beef hash a good knife is essential for chopping your onions and potatoes, while a sturdy spatula will help you flip and stir your ingredients without them sticking to the pan.

Now, let's talk about the star of this recipe - our versatile cast iron pan. It can seamlessly transition from hob to oven, making it perfect for cooking dishes like corned beef hash, which require hob frying and oven baking.

If you don't have a cast iron pan, don't fret! Any oven-friendly pan will suffice. Or you can start in a pan and transfer to a preheated oven dish for the last step.

Instructions

We will guide you through how to cook corned beef hash.

Jump to the step-by-step recipe card for ingredient measurements.

Preparation

Start by preheating your oven to 200℃ fan / 220°C / 425℉ / Gas Mark 7 . While it's heating up, peel and dice your potatoes. If you're using canned potatoes, you can skip this step.

Next, cut your canned corned beef into cubes. Don't worry too much about perfecting the cubes – they'll break apart while cooking. Set your cubed potatoes and corned beef aside for now.

Crush, dice, or mince the garlic and dice the onion.

Boil

Place the diced potatoes into a pan of boiling water to cook, they should take about 7 minutes. Drain and allow the boiled potatoes to air dry.

Fry

Grab a large, oven-safe pan (a cast iron one works great) and heat some olive oil in it.

Gently fry the onion in the oil until it's soft. This should take around 5 minutes.

Crush or dice some garlic and add it to the pan.

Followed by some paprika and Worcestershire sauce.

Now it's time to add your cubed boiled potatoes. Sprinkle in a generous helping of salt and pepper.

Then, stir everything together. Let the mixture fry for a few minutes. you want the potatoes to get crispy.

Layer your cubed corned beef on top of the potato mixture.

Press it down flat with a spatula and let it cook on low-medium heat. Remember not to stir at this point! You want crispy potatoes.

Flip

After 6-8 minutes, use your spatula to flip over the potato and corned beef mixture in sections.

Flatten it back down with the spatula and let it cook on the other side for another 6-8 minutes.

Turn off the heat and make four wells in the corned beef hash. Crack an egg into each well. If you prefer runny yolk eggs, you could serve with fried or poached eggs instead.

Oven

Place your pan in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. This will give the top of your dish a nice, crispy finish and cook the eggs.

Once your corned beef hash is out of the oven, sprinkle some fresh parsley or other fresh herbs over the top. Now, you're ready to serve up your one-pot feast!

Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this versatile dish will surely be a hit with the whole family.

Serving Suggestions

Wondering what to serve with corned beef hash? Well, this one-pot dish is a meal on its own. Or with your choice of tomato sauce or brown sauce.

But if you want to make it feed more people, try serving it with baked beans or some fresh baked bread.

Or have a corned beef hash for dinner with some vegetables, like cabbage, carrots or broccoli and cauliflower cheese?

The whole family, including the kids, enjoy this delicious, quick British family meal.

📖 Step by Step Recipe

This post was originally published on 24/03/2020 and has been modified on 23/12/2023 with updated step by steps, and the blog post for advice to make the best Corned Beef Hash.

Storage

Storing your leftover Corned Beef Hash is quite simple. Allow to cool before storing. Transfer to an airtight container.

Fridge

Place the container in the refrigerator. The corned beef hash will last for about 3-4 days.

Freeze

If you want to store leftover corned beef hash for a longer period, you can freeze it. Divide the hash into individual portions, and place them in freezer containers. The hash will freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before reheating.

Reheating

When reheating the hash, use either a microwave to reheat until warmed through.

Or use a pan or skillet on the hob. You might want to add a little bit of oil to prevent it from sticking and to help it regain some crispiness.

History of Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash dates back to the 14th Century in the UK, but it really kicked off as a good storecupboard meal during World War II.

Food was rationed, making it hard to find meat. So, canned corned beef became a very handy source of protein.

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For something light and sweet, our fluffy pancakes or English crepes make the perfect addition to any brunch. All of these recipes will leave you feeling satisfied and ready to start your day!

We hope you enjoy this corned beef hash recipe. Let us know in the comments how much you loved it!