Beef and Potato Hash

Beef and Potato Hash is a hearty, savory dish typically made by pan-frying diced beef, potatoes, onions, and various seasonings until crispy and browned. It's a versatile comfort food with roots in American diner cuisine, often served for breakfast or brunch but enjoyed any time of day.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in both protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the potatoes, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the cut of beef and cooking oil used. A standard serving provides substantial energy, key nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the beef, and potassium from the potatoes, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	2.0 mcg
Zinc	5.0 mg
Niacin (B3)	6.0 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, hash is a classic example of 'peasant food' or resourceful cooking, originally designed to use up leftover meat and vegetables. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it combines complete protein with starchy carbs in one pan, making it a very filling and energy-dense meal.