Leftover Roast Beef Hash
Leftover Roast Beef Hash is a hearty, savory dish made by dicing and pan-frying leftover roast beef with potatoes, onions, and often bell peppers. It's a classic comfort food staple in American home cooking, particularly popular for breakfast or brunch, born from the practical need to repurpose Sunday's roast into a new, satisfying meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in protein and fat from the beef, with significant carbohydrates from the potatoes. A standard serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, and generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the cut of beef and amount of oil used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a quintessential example of 'make-do-and-mend' cuisine, transforming leftovers into a celebrated dish in its own right. Nutritionally, it's a complete, energy-dense meal in a single skillet, combining protein, starch, and vegetables for sustained fullness.
