Mexican Hash
Mexican Hash is a colorful breakfast skillet featuring crispy potatoes, seasoned meat, sautéed vegetables, melted cheese, and eggs. It cooks entirely in one pan, making cleanup simple. Every ingredient contributes bold flavor and satisfying texture. Fresh toppings add brightness and freshness. The recipe is perfect for meal prep, family breakfasts, or casual brunches. It is an easy comfort food everyone enjoys.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound ground beef, chorizo, or breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sliced avocado
- Salsa
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook for 12–15 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet.
- Cook the ground beef, sausage, or chorizo until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything together and cook for another five minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the hash.
- Create four small wells and crack an egg into each one.
- Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs reach your preferred doneness. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, salsa, and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes produce excellent texture.
- Chorizo adds authentic Mexican flavor.
- Fresh cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties.
- Cook potatoes thoroughly before adding other ingredients.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Fresh cilantro enhances flavor.
- Cover the skillet for perfectly cooked eggs.
- Serve immediately while hot.