Beef hash

Beef hash is a hearty, savory dish made from diced or chopped beef (often leftover roast or corned beef) cooked with onions, potatoes, and sometimes other vegetables like bell peppers or celery. It's a staple of American diner cuisine and British cooking, often served for breakfast or as a simple, comforting meal. The ingredients are typically pan-fried together until crispy and well-browned.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Beef hash is a protein-rich dish, with significant fat content from the beef and cooking oil, and moderate carbs from the potatoes. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 350-500 kcal per serving depending on preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	780 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5.8 mg
Vitamin B12	2.1 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6.2 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, hash is a classic example of 'peasant food' or 'comfort food,' born from the practical need to use up leftovers into a new, satisfying meal. Nutritionally, it's a dense, one-pot meal that combines animal protein and starchy vegetables for sustained energy.