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    By Emily Leary. Last updated Feb 11, 2022. Green links are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Curried corned beef hash

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    Corned beef is a much-loved staple that has featured in comforting family food for generations. Here, I present an amazing curried corned beef hash, which boasts all the flavour you'd expect from the classic dish, plus an extra spicy kick.

    Curried corned beef hash topped with a fried egg

    It's an ingredient packed with nostalgic memories for many of us, so Princes Corned Beef invited me to team up with my lovely mum, Maeve to bring you our twist on a classic: curried corned beef hash.

    I have great memories of cooking with my mum and being creative with spices to add a new dimension to simple, traditional meals, and we still cook together to this day, so we've really relished the opportunity to show you how we cook together!

    Now, let’s make this really tasty, fun dish. Scroll on for the full curried corned beef hash recipe.

    Curried corned beef hash topped with a fried egg, surrounded by raw ingredients

    Ingredients

    • 400 g (14.1 oz) potatoes a waxy variety such as Charlotte, Maris Peer, or Jersey Royals, diced
    • 60 g (2.1 oz) salted butter
    • 1 large (1) onion finely chopped
    • 1 green chilli finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp mild curry powder
    • 200 g (7.1 oz) Princes Corned Beef chilled and diced
    • 2 large free range eggs
    • 1 tsp vegetable oil (canola oil) if needed
    • 1 lime optional
    • handful fresh coriander (cilantro)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen knife
    • Chopping board
    • Large saucepan
    • Nonstick frying pan
    • Wooden spoon
    • Fish slice/Slotted spatula

    Instructions

    Put the diced potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water, bring to the boil then simmer for 3 minutes until almost cooked. Drain.

    Melt 20g (0.7 oz) of butter in a heavy-bottomed non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. 

    Melting butter in a frying pan

    Add the chopped onions, curry powder and green chilli. Fry for 2-3 minutes until soft.

    Chopped onions, curry powder and green chilli in a frying pan
    Browned ingredients in a frying pan

    Grab your can of corned beef - it's easiest to work with if you store it in the fridge for a few hours before using - and dice.

    Corned beef from a can, cut into squares

    Add a little more butter if the pan looks dry, then add the corned beef and fry until the colour deepens. Tip the mix on to a paper towel to drain.

    Add the corned beef to the frying pan and brown

    Heat 20g (0.7 oz) of butter in the pan.

    Heating butter in a frying pan

    Add the parboiled potato to the pan. Fry until golden.

    Parboiled potatoes, cubed, in a frying pan
    Golden potato cubes in a frying pan

    Add the corned beef mix back into the pan and fry briefly until warmed through. 

    Corned beef mix frying in a pan

    Share between two dishes. 

    Serve your curried corn beef hash to two plates

    Wipe your pan and fry two eggs until just cooked (use a little oil if needed). Place the eggs on top of the hash.

    Curried corn beef hash topped with a fried egg

    Optionally, add a scattering of coriander and a squeeze of lime and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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    5 from 2 votes

    Curried Corned Beef Hash Recipe

    Corned beef is a much-loved staple that has featured in comforting family food for generations. It’s an ingredient packed with nostalgic memories for many of us, so Princes Corned Beef invited me to team up with my lovely mum, Maeve to bring you our twist on a classic: curried corned beef hash.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Lunches and quick-cook meals
    Cuisine: British
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    • 400 g (14.1 oz) potatoes a waxy variety such as Charlotte, Maris Peer, or Jersey Royals, diced
    • 60 g (2.1 oz) salted butter
    • 1 large (1) onion finely chopped
    • 1 green chilli finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp mild curry powder
    • 200 g (7.1 oz) Princes Corned Beef chilled and diced
    • 2 large free range eggs
    • 1 tsp vegetable oil (canola oil) if needed
    • 1 lime optional
    • handful fresh coriander (cilantro)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen knife
    • Chopping board
    • Large saucepan
    • Nonstick frying pan
    • Wooden spoon
    • Fish slice/Slotted spatula

    Instructions

    • Put the diced potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water, bring to the boil then simmer for 3 minutes until almost cooked. Drain.
    • Melt 20g (0.7 oz) of butter in a heavy-bottomed non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.
    • Add the chopped onions, curry powder and green chilli. Fry for 2-3 minutes until soft.
    • Grab your can of corned beef – it’s easiest to work with if you store it in the fridge for a few hours before using – and dice.
    • Add a little more butter if the pan looks dry, then add the corned beef and fry until the colour deepens. Tip the mix on to a paper towel to drain.
    • Heat 20g (0.7 oz) of butter in the pan.
    • Add the parboiled potato to the pan. Fry until golden.
    • Add the corned beef mix back into the pan and fry briefly until warmed through.
    • Share between two dishes.
    • Wipe your pan and fry two eggs until just cooked (use a little oil if needed). Place the eggs on top of the hash.
    • Optionally, add a scattering of coriander and a squeeze of lime and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    If you prefer a more traditional corned beef hash, simple omit the curry powder, chilli, lime and coriander.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 282mg | Sodium: 1593mg | Potassium: 1346mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 66.3mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 10.2mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. Millie says

      May 20, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      I love corn beef and looking for more things to try. Yum

      Reply
    2. Rebecca says

      March 11, 2019 at 10:09 am

      Look's delicious, can't wait to try it!

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      • Emily Leary says

        May 09, 2019 at 11:28 am

        Thanks Rebecca, let me know how you get on! :D

        Reply
    3. The Handy Squad - Luke says

      March 08, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      All your food looks so delicious! You make me want to become a chef. I will definitely be trying out this recipe. kind regards, Luke.

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      • Emily Leary says

        May 09, 2019 at 11:30 am

        Thank you for such a wonderful comment, Luke. Let me know how you get on.

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    4. Harriet from Toby&Roo says

      February 18, 2019 at 11:58 am

      This sounds delicious Emily, I’ve never tried curries corned beef hash! Yummers. H :)

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        February 27, 2019 at 12:14 pm

        Thank you! It's so tasty!

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