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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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

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

  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried thyme)
  • Kosher salt Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil, divided

Eggs

  • 4 large large eggs
  • Extra Extra salt and pepper for eggs

Optional Toppings

  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Chopped Chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • Optional Hot sauce or salsa
  • Optional Spinach, kale, or zucchini

Instructions
 

  • Dice potatoes, chop onion and bell pepper, and mince garlic. 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, cooking until softened.
  • Mix beef back in, 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.
Keyword Beef, eggs, potatoes