Hash works with whatever’s left in the fridge, but it never lands like an afterthought, chopped vegetables, crisped potatoes, and seasoned meat come together fast and cook down into something that tastes like more than the sum of its parts. These builds lean on the skillet, the slow cooker, or the casserole dish, but every version here starts from simple prep and ends with bold, filling flavor that cuts across breakfast, dinner, and everything in between. You’ll find corned beef cooked down low, sweet potatoes browned at the edge, brisket repurposed into a golden base, and ground beef stirred through with spice and salt. Some versions go all-in on meat, others build around eggs or just vegetables, but they all work hot, hold up on the plate, and don’t need fancy ingredients to land hard. Serve them in pans, slice into casseroles, or spoon them straight from the tray—these are recipes built to feed, fill, and finish strong.

Vegetable Hash with Eggs

Vegetable Hash with Eggs. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Mixed vegetables pan-fried until crisp, then topped with eggs that cook right in the same skillet. The edges go golden while the middle stays soft. Add spice or keep it plain. It’s a one-pan meal that finishes fast.
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Sweet Potato Hash

Sweet Potato Hash. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cubed sweet potatoes roasted or sautéed with onion and seasoning until soft and browned. Serve on their own or with eggs on top. They hold shape and land a mix of soft and crisp. A strong build that works any time of day.
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Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Classic diner-style hash with chopped corned beef and potatoes cooked until crisp. The mix holds together in the skillet without turning soggy. Serve with eggs or hot sauce. It’s sharp, salty, and filling.
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef Hash

A plateful of corned beef hash.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef Hash. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

This version starts in the slow cooker with corned beef and potatoes that cook low until fork-tender. Finish under the broiler or in a skillet for texture. Serve in scoops or as a base. It’s hands-off and still lands full flavor.
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Breakfast Potato Hash

Breakfast Potato Hash. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Crispy chopped potatoes pan-fried with onion, bell pepper, and seasoning. Everything browns together in one pan. Add eggs or cheese if you want. It’s a basic build that still comes out strong.
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Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Hash

A white bowl filled with a sweet potato and ground beef dish, garnished with a green herb. Surrounding the bowl are a sweet potato, green pepper, and red pepper on a cloth.
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Hash. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Savory and sweet with seasoned ground beef and soft sweet potatoes cooked until browned. The flavors blend without needing extra sauce. Serve straight from the pan. A solid option that leans more dinner than breakfast.
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Montreal Smoked Meat Hash

A white plate with Montreal smoked meat hash on it.
Montreal Smoked Meat Hash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Chopped smoked meat and potatoes cooked together until the edges caramelize. The meat holds flavor without drying out. Works well with mustard or eggs. It’s a salty, savory mix that hits fast.
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Corned Beef Hash Casserole

Corned Beef Hash Casserole in a square baking dish.
Corned Beef Hash Casserole. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Corned beef and potatoes baked into a casserole with eggs or cheese layered in. The top sets while the inside stays soft. Serve in slices or scoops. It’s built to feed a group with minimal prep.
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Brisket Hash

Brisket Hash. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Leftover brisket chopped and pan-fried with potatoes and onions until crisp. The fat renders into the pan and holds everything together. Serve hot with something sharp on top. It’s bold, salty, and filling.
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef Hash Au Gratin

Slow Cooker Corned Beef Hash Au Gratin. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Corned beef, potatoes, and cheese layered into a slow cooker and cooked low until soft, then finished with a melted top. It’s more comfort food than classic hash. Scoop and serve warm. Great for feeding a table with no frying needed.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Corned Beef Hash Au Gratin

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