Corned Beef and Potato Skillet
Corned Beef and Potato Skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal featuring tender chunks of brined corned beef, diced potatoes, and often onions, all pan-fried until golden. This dish is a staple of American home cooking, particularly popular in Irish-American cuisine, especially around St. Patrick's Day.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat from the corned beef, with a significant amount of carbohydrates from the potatoes, providing a filling meal. A typical serving offers a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 400-600 per serving depending on portion size and fat content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved comfort food that transforms preserved, shelf-stable corned beef into a quick skillet meal, reflecting practical home cooking traditions. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a balanced 'meat and potatoes' meal, providing sustained energy through its combination of protein, fats, and complex carbs.
