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    Easy Potato Hash with Bell Pepper and Onion

    Published: Jun 6, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

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    Potato Hash Recipe.

    Are you looking for a good recipe to add to your breakfast collection? Try this skillet potato hash recipe. This potato hash recipe is a simple side dish that you can serve with protein of your choice, such as an egg, sausage, steak and is great for breakfast or dinner. It's so easy to make and is quite tasty too.

     Breakfast Potato Hash


    Potato hash is one of my favorite sides to order at any breakfast restaurant. Today I am going to show you how to make skillet potato hash from scratch. The potato is crisp-tender and perfectly seasoned with Southwest blend spice.

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    •  Breakfast Potato Hash
    •  The Quickest and Best Way to Prepare Potatoes Before Frying Them
    • The Ingredients and Variations
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    You can make this potato hash a day ahead if you want to save time in the morning. This potato hash makes a great leftover, too.

    Potatoes are thick, starchy, and dense. They take some time to cook, especially when it's done using a skillet. In this recipe, I am going to show you how to cut the cooking time by pre-cooking the potatoes before frying them in a skillet. This extra step will really speed up the cooking process.

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     The Quickest and Best Way to Prepare Potatoes Before Frying Them


    In my opinion, the best potato hash should have a crispy texture. For that reason, I prefer pre-cooking the potatoes in a microwave rather than boiling them in hot water.

    Microwaving the potatoes before frying takes less time than boiling them. In addition, microwaving doesn't require any water which can cause the potatoes to turn soggy. 

    easy potato hash recipe.

    The Ingredients and Variations

    This breakfast potato hash recipe is made of Russet potatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, paprika, butter, chili powder, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper.

    Ingredients for hashbrown

    Potatoes: You can use waxy potatoes, like Yukon or starchy potatoes, like Russets.

    If you are short on time, feel free to use frozen hash brown or shredded potatoes.

    Green bell pepper: It's one of my favorite vegetables for any stir fry recipe.

    The best substitutes for green bell pepper are zucchini or poblano pepper.

    Butter: You can use unsalted butter, vegetable oil, duck fat, or a combination of butter and oil.

    How to Make Breakfast Potato Hash from Scratch

    Step 1. Prepare and Pre-Cook the Potatoes

    • Peel, wash, and dry the potatoes
    • Cut the potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
    • Place the potato cubes in a large microwave-safe bowl.
    • Microwave on high for 5 minutes, carefully stir the potatoes, and microwave for another day 2-5 minutes.

    Step 2. Cook the Vegetables and Potatoes

    • Preheat a skillet then melt the butter. Cook the onion, diced green, and red bell peppers for 3 minutes.
    sauteing bell pepper.
    • Add tomato paste, chili powder, and ground paprika into a skillet. Cook and keep stirring for about 1-2 minutes.
    bell pepper and tomato paste.
    • Add the diced potatoes into the pan. Stir then spread the potatoes into an even layer. Press down gently with a spatula to the bottom of the pan to let them brown on the bottom. Repeat this process several more times until the potatoes are crisp-tender and browned.
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    • Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.

    FAQ and Cooking Tips

    Do I need to soak the potatoes?

    No, you don't need to soak the potatoes beforehand.

    How spicy is this potato hash?

    This potato hash recipe called for ground chili powder to add pungency and flavor to dishes. It's a kid-friendly dish that has a very mild taste (not spicy). You can make the potato hash spicier by adding some ground cayenne pepper or red pepper chili flakes into the dish.

    I don't use the microwave. How do I precook potatoes before frying?

    You can boil, steam, bake the potatoes before frying or cook them straight in the skillet until crisp-tender.

    How long can I keep the leftover potato hash in the refrigerator?

    You can store the leftover in an airtight container. Properly stored, the leftover will last 3-5 days in the fridge or up to 9 months in the freezer.

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    📖 Recipe

    easy potato hash recipe.
    4.87 from 15 votes

    Potato Hash

    Rika
    This potato hash recipe is a simple side dish that you can serve with protein of your choice, such as an egg, steak, or both, and is great for breakfast or dinner. It's so easy to make and is quite tasty too.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 347 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 pounds Russet potatoes
    • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (divided)
    • 1¼ cups diced yellow onion
    • 1 green bell pepper, (diced)
    • 1 red bell pepper, (diced)
    • 1½ tablespons tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
    • ½ teaspoon ground chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt, (add more according to your liking)
    • black pepper, (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Peel, wash, and dry the potatoes. Cut them into ½-inch cubes then place them in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, carefully stir the potatoes, and microwave for another 2 minutes or until slightly undercooked.
    • Preheat a skillet then melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, diced bell peppers with a small pinch of salt and black pepper for 3 minutes.
    • Add tomato paste, ground paprika, and chili powder into a skillet. Cook and keep stirring for about 1-2 minutes.
    • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter then add diced potatoes, salt, and black pepper into the pan. Stir then spread the potatoes into an even layer. Press down gently with a spatula to the bottom of the pan to let them brown on the bottom. Repeat this process several more times for 7 minutes or until the potatoes are crisp-tender and browned.
    • Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 1215mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1894IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
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    1. maryanne

      June 14, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love potato hash, especially when they have a kick! This sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks, Maryanne!

        Reply
    2. Anjali

      June 14, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good potato hash and your recipe was so flavorful and delicious!! All of the spices gave it so much flavor!

      Reply
      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, Anjali!

        Reply
    3. Amanda Dixon

      June 14, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      This has came out so delicious! The potatoes had such a wonderful texture, and all those tips were very handy so thank you.

      Reply
      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:22 pm

        You're welcome, Amanda!

        Reply
    4. Tara

      June 14, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      Such a flavorful potato hash! Wish I was starting my day with this! Especially love the addition of the colorful bell peppers.

      Reply
      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        Thanks, Tara!

        Reply
    5. Andrea

      June 14, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      I'm a big fan of potatoes with breakfast. This version with the peppers is right up my alley.

      Reply
      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        I am glad that you liked this recipe, Andrea!

        Reply
    6. Trevor

      October 17, 2023 at 2:50 am

      Are you supposed to add cumin or chili powder to this recipe? Ingredients say chili powder but the directions say cumin.

      Reply
      • Rika

        October 17, 2023 at 7:17 am

        Hi Trevor,

        Thank you for pointing out the error/typo. It's chili powder, not cumin. I have just fixed it. Thanks!

        Best,

        Rika

        Reply

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