Ground Beef Breakfast Hash Recipe – Easy Skillet with Eggs for Busy Mornings
A quick and hearty breakfast hash combining seasoned ground beef, crispy potatoes, and eggs, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 diced bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices & Oils
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme)
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil, divided
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Extra salt and pepper for eggs
Optional Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Hot sauce or salsa optional
- Spinach, kale, or zucchini optional optional
Instructions
- Dice potatoes, chop onion and bell pepper, mince garlic, and crack eggs into cups.
- Cook ground beef in 1 tbsp oil until browned, then set aside.
- Cook potatoes in 1 tbsp oil with salt and pepper until crispy and tender, then add veggies and spices, sauté until softened.
- Mix beef back into the hash, add cheese if using, make wells, and pour eggs into each. Cover and cook until eggs are done to preference.
- Garnish with herbs, serve hot with optional hot sauce or salsa.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce or sprinkle fresh herbs before serving.