Description
This recipe guides you on how to cook a flavorful canned corned beef hash using either an air fryer or a skillet. With simple ingredients like canned corned beef hash or corned beef, potatoes, onions, and bell peppers, you can prepare a crispy and hearty breakfast or brunch dish. The instructions provide two cooking methods ensuring a quick and satisfying meal that pairs wonderfully with a fried egg.
Ingredients
For Canned Corned Beef Hash (Air Fryer or Skillet)
- 14 ounces canned corned beef hash (396 grams)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Corned Beef Hash with Canned Corned Beef (Skillet Method)
- 12 ounces canned corned beef (340 grams)
- 2 small potatoes (13 ounces; 369 grams), diced into ¼-inch pieces
- 1 small onion (4 ounces; 113 grams), diced into ¼-inch pieces
- ½ medium red bell pepper (2½ ounces; 71 grams), diced into ¼-inch pieces
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare for Air Frying: Line the air fryer basket with foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Break up a 14-ounce can of corned beef hash and place it evenly inside the basket.
- Air Fry First Phase: Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and cook the corned beef hash for 7 minutes.
- Stir and Continue Air Frying: After 7 minutes, flip and stir the hash to ensure even cooking. Air fry again at 400°F (200°C) for another 7 minutes.
- Final Crisping: Flip and stir the corned beef hash once more and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the hash reaches your desired level of crispiness.
- Prepare Vegetables for Skillet Method: Dice the potatoes, onion, and red bell pepper into small ¼-inch pieces to allow them to cook thoroughly. Mince the garlic and finely dice the canned corned beef.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, potatoes, and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add Corned Beef and Cook Hash: Add the diced canned corned beef to the skillet. Continue cooking over medium heat for 20 minutes, frequently stirring, flipping, and flattening the hash in the skillet to promote crisp browning. For less browning, remove heat at 15 minutes; for extra crispness, cook up to 25 minutes.
- Serve: Ensure the potatoes are tender before removing the hash from heat. Serve hot, ideally topped with a fried egg for a classic presentation.
Notes
- If using the skillet method, a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet yields the best browning and flavor.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time according to your preference for hash crispiness.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve multiple people.
- For a spicier hash, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- The air fryer method is faster and less hands-on, ideal for busy mornings.
- Serve with eggs or toast to complete your breakfast plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
