
Corned beef hash is a classic, so why not spice up your lunchtime with this chilli version? It's easy to make and utterly delicious.

Here's how to make this quick, easy and yummy dish - topped with a fried egg, because that's how it's always served where I grew up! Serves 2.
Ingredients
- 60g (2.12 oz) butter
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 200g (7.05 oz) can of Princes Chilli Corned Beef
- 400g (14.1 oz) cooked and diced potatoes (the waxy kind are best)
- Large pinch chilli flakes
- Squeeze of lemon
- 2 eggs
- A little oil, if needed
- Salt and pepper
Method
Melt a third of the butter in a pan and add the chopped onions - fry until soft.

Grab your can of chilli corned beef. I used Princes, which is just beef, salt and spices - no preservatives or other nasties. It's versatile, affordable, and as it's canned, lasts ages so you can have some in the cupboard ready for whenever you fancy it.
Corned beef is easiest to work with if you store it in the fridge for a few hours before using.

Fix the key to the little metal tab and then turn the key clockwise, pushing up slightly as you turn. Work your way around the can.

Peel back the top and squeeze the sides of the tin slightly to release the beef. Cut into cubes.

Add another third of the butter, then add the corned beef, chilli flakes and lemon juice to the pan and fry until deep red. Tip the mix on to a paper towel to drain and heat the remaining butter in the pan.

Season your cooked potato well and add to the pan. Fry until golden.

Add the corned beef mix back into the pan and fry briefly until warmed through. Share between two bowls. Fry two eggs.

Place the eggs on top of the hash and serve immediately.

Easy, right?
If you'd like to check out other recipes produced as part of the Princes Corned Beef Hash Clash, visit PrincesCornedBeefHashClash.com. Each recipe creator has taken the classic corned beef hash and tweaked it according to what's popular in their region. I'm from Lincolnshire, originally, where we love to spice things up and put a fried egg on top, so that's what I've done!
Below is the recipe in printable form. Just click the PRINT icon on the right.
Chilli corned beef hash
Ingredients
- 60 g (2.12 oz) butter
- 1/2 (0.5 ) large onion chopped
- 200 g (7.05 oz) can of Princes Chilli Corned Beef
- 400 g (14.11 oz) cooked and diced potatoes the waxy kind are best
- Large pinch chilli flakes
- Squeeze of lemon
- 2 eggs
- A little oil if needed
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt a third of the butter in a pan and add the chopped onions - fry until soft.
- Grab your can of chilli corned beef - it's easiest to work with if you store it in the fridge for a few hours before using.
- Fix the key to the little metal tab and then turn the key clockwise, pushing up slightly as you turn. Work your way around the can.
- Peel back the top and squeeze the sides of the tin slightly to release the beef. Cut into cubes.
- Add another third of the butter, then add the corned beef, chilli flakes and lemon juice to the pan and fry until deep red. Tip the mix on to a paper towel to drain and heat the remaining butter in the pan.
- Season your cooked potato well and add to the pan. Fry until golden.
- Add the corned beef mix back into the pan and fry briefly until warmed through. Share between two bowls. Fry two eggs.
- Place the eggs on top of the hash and serve immediately.
This is a commissioned post for Princes.
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Ickle Pickle says
Oh this looks great - my mum makes a fab corned beef hash - I will definitely try this one. Kaz x
Stephanie says
Yum, this looks really nice, I didn't realise that corned beef came in different flavors.
Elizabeth says
Mmmm this sounds so lovely especially with that fried egg on top! Yum!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Love the little keys you use to open these tins! I've not heard of the chilli corned beef before, sounds like it would add a lot of flavour to this hash.
Katie Bryson says
Great recipe Emily... i've never been one for Corned Beef, but fried up in this spicy hash it actually looks pretty tempting :-) Fab video too!
Angela at Daysinbed says
This looks like a tasty winter dish! I'm going to try is out when well enough to do so.
Angela
Laura @Life with Baby Kicks says
Ooh that looks yummy and I have corn beef in. My mum's version was corn beef MASH instead of hash served with beans all mixed together. Sounds disgusting but it's delicious x
MonkeyfootedMummy says
Ooh corned beef hash is one of my favs! And a bit of chilli for the cold days =genius
Emily Harvey says
Wow this looks so yummy. I love corned beef and will defo be making this! Thanks for sharing.
Emily xx
Beth says
mmmm... that just looks delicious! I'm not keen on corned beef but that looks lovely!! xx
Lauren | Belle Du Brighton Blog says
Having just eaten a bowl of cheerios for breakfast I'm now really wanting this to magically appear on my table!
Alice says
what a great recipe. I've only ever had corned beef slices for sandwiches so this is a great idea and so simple!!
Ashleigh says
I'm not a big lover of normal corned beef hash but my dad loves it and cooks it every week. So ill be passing this onto him as he'd love it!
Steph oakes says
Ooooh this looks delicious Emily. I've never actually had Corned beef hash but I remember I used to eat a lot of corned beef growing up and used to love it so I will most definitely give this a try. X
Kerry says
Great recipe, I'd never think of cooking with corned beef hash but this looks really appetising! I'll have to give it a go some time. I actually watched your video last night and thought the egg was a bit of a weird combination but I can see how it completes the whole dish. x
Midlife Singlemum says
I love this recipe - so simple but so delicious looking. And you don't need to add the meat for a vegetarian meal.