Southern Beef Hash Recipe (2024)

Southern Beef Hash is a great way to use leftover roast beef in a whole new way. Full of potatoes, onions, garlic, and roast beef, beef hash is a favorite.

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Sam started school the end of last week, his sophom*ore year of high school to be exact. I’m not going to lie and say that I still don’t get a little misty eyed (okay, very misty eyed!) as he and Bart pull out of the driveway for the first day of school. You’d think after all this time I would be used to it by now, but I’m one of those super sappy people that gets sentimental about practically every little thing.

It dawned on me this year that I’ll only have two more years of taking those back-to-school photos on the front porch as he rushes me to hurry up and I’m saying, “just one more.”

I only have two more years of those back-to-school days to go pick up his school schedule with my fingers crossed that he got all the classes that he registered to take (with the teachers he hoped for, too!).

I only have two more years of picking up his shoes from beside the front door where he kicked them off as he came in from one activity or another.

I only have two more years of gathering up the bath towels scattered across the bathroom floor and counter as he’s rushed out the door in the morning.

I only have two more years of hugging him tight as he heads out the door and texting him a Bible verse for the day before the car has met the end of the driveway.

I’m going to embrace these next years and make the most of every second of them!

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You may be wondering what in the world this back to school saga has to do with this beef hash recipe. Well, it is one that I remember my Grandmother Verdie and my Mama making many, many nights.

We always knew that after we had roast beef, more than likely, this delicious beef hash would happen soon! And honestly, I couldn’t wait for it.

We’d rush home from some activity or another after school and Mama would pull her skillet out of the cabinet and set it on the stovetop. To it she would add a little oil and then her potatoes. She’d cook them potatoes until they were crispy on the outside and oh so tender on the inside. Then, she’d add her onions and leftover roast beef that she’d shredded into chunks with two forks.

It was a favorite at our house and one that now that I have my own family, I love it even more than I did growing up. Who knew it was so easy!

As the potatoes, onions, and beef have cooked through, she would reheat the drippings from the roast beef in a small saucepan. She would cook the drippings until they reduced by about half and would then stir in a bit of cornstarch to thicken it into a gravy. Then, she’d pour the gravy into the beef hash, sprinkle it with a little bit of freshly ground black pepper and serve.

Southern Beef Hash Recipe (3)

Here’s my family’s Beef Hash recipe. I think you’ll love it!

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Beef Hash Recipe

Robyn Stone

5 from 15 votes

Southern Beef Hash is a great way to use leftover roast beef in a whole new way. Full of potatoes, onions, garlic, and roast beef, beef hash is a favorite.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and diced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 celery, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 – 3 cups cooked roast beef, shredded
  • 1 cup drippings from roast beef
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to medium skillet set over medium heat. Add diced potato and cook until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in the onions and celery and cook until tender, about 3 more minutes.

  • Stir in the garlic and the shredded roast beef and cook until the beef is heated throughout.

  • Meanwhile, heat the roast beef drippings in a small saucepan set over medium heat until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch until well combined and then pour into the beef hash.

  • Salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 4470mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 848mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Robyn xo

From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally published 2011. Updated August 2017.

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Southern Beef Hash Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What's in South Carolina hash? ›

Like yellow mustard-based sauce, hash is a distinctive feature of the South Carolina barbecue style. A sort of cross between a thick gravy and a stew, it's made from pork and (often) various pig organs and is usually served over white rice, though sometimes grits or bread are used instead.

Why won t my corned beef hash get crispy? ›

It takes patience to get crispy hash. In a heavy skillet (preferably not a non-stick skillet) over medium heat, spread the hash in an even layer and do not disturb for 5 minutes. With a spatula, lift up a corner of the hash to see if it has developed a crust. If it hasn't, cook a few minutes longer.

What is traditionally in hash? ›

The essence of hash is meat that's already cooked, potatoes for starch and usually onions for sweetness. A couple of loose-yolked eggs on top provide a sauce that brings all the flavors together.

What is roast beef hash made of? ›

To make the hash you want approximately equal amounts of cooked beef, raw potato, and onion. The amounts listed here in the ingredient list are approximations. Scale up or down as needed.

What is the main ingredient in hash? ›

Hash is a dish consisting of chopped meat, potatoes, and fried onions.

What is Southern hash made from? ›

Where does hash come from? Delicious bowls of hash, a South Carolina delicacy made from ground hog's head meat, as prepared by Marvin Ross and Willis Spells. Hash is seldom seen outside the Palmetto State. And even in some parts of the state, it's not commonly served.

How do you know when corned beef hash is done? ›

Cook, without stirring, until a crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip sections and cook until a crust forms on the bottom, about 5 minutes more. Repeat cooking and flipping process, flipping every 5 minutes, until hash stays together and has a golden crust, 10 to 15 minutes.

Why did my corned beef turn out rubbery? ›

When cooked on high for too long, corned beef is likely to turn out tough and chewy rather than soft and tender. Instead: Regardless of the cooking method, corned beef is best cooked over low heat.

What is Southern hash? ›

South Carolina Barbecue Hash is a unique South Carolina side dish typically made from pork and potatoes and served over rice. Once you get hooked on it, you can't get enough. Hash is humble food, but one that many people have developed a deep and enduring affection for.

What makes a good hash? ›

Characteristics of a Good Hash Function. There are four main characteristics of a good hash function: 1) The hash value is fully determined by the data being hashed. 2) The hash function uses all the input data. 3) The hash function "uniformly" distributes the data across the entire set of possible hash values.

What is the most common meat used for hash? ›

Ham is common, and I've written several recipes for cooked ham before, from Confetti Ham Casserole to Split Pea Soup with Ham. I decided this time, though, to make a fairly simple hash, which can be made with ham, roast beef, or the corned beef I used (since I made it last week.)

How unhealthy is corned beef hash? ›

While it provides protein and nutrients like iron and vitamin B12, corned beef is relatively high in fat and sodium. It's also a source of certain compounds that may increase your risk of cancer.

What is in Libby's corned beef hash? ›

Cooked Corned Beef (Cured With Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite) And Beef, Rehydrated Potatoes (Contains Sodium Metabisulfite), Water, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavors.

What's the difference between corned beef and corned beef hash? ›

Corned beef hash is pretty much hash browns with corned beef. Depending on who's making it, it can have onions and peppers as well. The canned stuff is more like cat food, kind of a mix of ground corned beef and mashed potato.

What is South Carolina made up of? ›

South Carolina is composed of 46 counties. The capital is Columbia with a population of 136,632 in 2020; while its most populous city is Charleston with a 2020 population of 150,227.

What part of the pig is hash? ›

Traditionally, hash contained hog's heads and liver, but this became less common as restaurants stopped roasting whole hogs for their barbecue, and organ meats became less popular in the late 20th century. Instead, many modern barbecue restaurants prepare hash with leftover pulled pork, especially pork shoulder.

What is the history of hash in South Carolina? ›

Hash History

Some historians say the origins of hash can be traced to enslaved Africans who devised ways to make tasty dishes out of the undesirable "offal" meats plantation owners wouldn't eat. Other theories point to German settlers in the state who brought with them the tradition of grinding meat for gravy.

What is the South Carolina State snack? ›

THE STATE SNACK

The Boiled Peanut, was designated as the official State Snack by Act Number 270 of 2006. South Carolinians began boiling peanuts in the 1800's, making use of any surplus peanuts after the crops were harvested and sold.

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