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Hash-ing It Out

Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Hash Topped with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs

35 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerAmerican
Herb's take

Rooted in classic American diner fare, this hearty hash is both a breakfast-for-dinner hero and a skillet masterclass in caramelization. You'll learn why letting beef and bell peppers brown undisturbed builds more flavor than fancy seasoning ever could.

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    In a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until shimmering. Add the diced onion and both bell peppers. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
  2. 02
    Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until deeply browned and most of the moisture has evaporated, 7 to 9 minutes.
  3. 03
    Stir in the potatoes and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread the hash into an even layer and let it cook undisturbed for 4 minutes to encourage crisp, golden edges.
  4. 04
    Flip and stir the hash, then add the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and the potatoes are tender, about 5 more minutes.
  5. 05
    Reduce heat to low. Make 4 shallow wells in the hash and crack an egg into each. Cover the skillet and cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. 06
    Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve straight from the skillet.

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