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    You are here: Home » Meal Type » Breakfast » Mexican Potato Hash with Chorizo and Eggs (Whole30)

    Mexican Potato Hash with Chorizo and Eggs (Whole30)

    January 26, 2021 By Danielle Esposti 3 Comments

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    Say yes to the mess! Mexican Potato Hash with Chorizo and Eggs sure ain’t pretty, but boy does it have a good “personality.” Pan-fried potatoes make the perfect crispy – yet pillowy – base for this savory hash. Smoky chorizo and jalapenos add a welcome spicy kick, while baked eggs lend a creamy finish. This paleo and Whole30 recipe is equally bold at breakfast and super at suppertime.

    A serving of mexican potato hash on a white plate with a runny egg.
    Jump to:
    • Perfecting Pan-Fried Potatoes
    • Tips for Making Mexican Potato Hash Perfectly
    • Make Potato Hash for Meal Prep
    • More Hash (and Hash-ish) Recipes You’ll Love
    • Recipe


    I’m admittedly becoming more and more obsessed with hashes. Y’all know I love tasty comfort food that gives you the warm fuzzies. And you know I’m a huge proponent of all-day breakfast. But what’s been doing it for me lately is that hash, well… I’m just gonna say it – because there’s truly no way to put it politely – but to me, hash is the meal equivalent of zero f*cks. And I don’t know about you, but I am at the point in this seemingly never-ending pandemic where I have less than zero of those left.

    Now let me clarify before you think I just put a bunch of crap in a skillet and warmed it up. (I’d walk away from my shining food empire on this salty hill before I ever phoned it in on you, dear reader.) A centuries-old way to use up leftovers, hash is the path of least resistance to culinary satisfaction. It’s a state of mind. One step up from the hobo skillet and the garbage plate. It’s about embracing and working with what you’ve got (and in most cases making it even tastier by dredging it in salt and fat.)

    I once asked a friend of mine (who’s an above average cook) for suggestions on how to use leftover pot roast for this very blog. She laughed and said “You couldn’t use it publicly or professionally… but I like to saute up peppers and onions, slice the beef real thin, crack an egg in it, fry it all up and then smother the entire thing in Cheez Whiz. You know… like a hash.”

    And you know what? That’s the exact spirit I’m here for. Just with different ingredients. Cause zero f*cks doesn’t have to mean zero class.

    A collage showing how to make mexican inspired potato hash - chorizo in a skillet; potatoes, peppers and onions in a skillet; and the cooked hash with runny eggs.

    Perfecting Pan-Fried Potatoes

    • Choose russets or yukon golds for the best crispy outside/creamy inside combination.
    • Clean them with a gentle scrubber, but there’s no need to peel.
    • If using cast iron, it must be well seasoned or those ‘taters are gonna stick.
    • Abandon your preconceptions, all ye who enter, and be sure to follow the recipe. Perfect pan-friend potatoes require (1) more oil than you think and (2) more time to cook than you think. But the result is, of course, #worthit.

    Tips for Making Mexican Potato Hash Perfectly

    • Dice the potatoes on the smaller side – about ½″ – so they’ll cook quickly, and evenly.
    • Use bulk chorizo sausage, or simply remove the casings and crumble.
    • Heads up – smoked or chicken chorizo won’t crumble, but you can still use it! Simply dice to ½″ and saute until golden brown.
    Mexican inspired potato hash in a cast iron skillet with chorizo sausage and runny eggs.

    Make Potato Hash for Meal Prep

    Cook the hash completely, but do not add the eggs. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Reheat on the stovetop to re-crisp, then top with a fried or poached egg (cooked separately).

    More Hash (and Hash-ish) Recipes You’ll Love

    • Brussels Sprouts Hash
    • Sweet Potato Hash
    • Sweet Potato Hash with Bacon and Apples
    • Paleo Ground Turkey Hash with Squash and Peppers
    • Healthy(ish) Eggs Benedict Casserole

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    Recipe

    A serving of mexican potato hash on a white plate with a fork breaking the egg yolk.

    Mexican Potato Hash with Chorizo and Egg (Whole30)

    5 from 1 vote
    Author: Danielle Esposti
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    Zesty Mexican Potato Hash is a perfect addition to your "breakfast anytime" repetoire. Start with your favorite oven-safe skillet and ground chorizo. Diced potatoes get pan-fried to perfection with a healthy dose of oil and patience. Add in peppers, onions, and garlic. Crack eggs on top, bake until just set, and serve warm.
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 40 mins
    Total Time: 50 mins
    Servings : 4
    Calories: 633

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
    • 1 lb chorizo, casings removed; or diced to ½" if using smoked
    • 24 oz yukon gold or russet potatoes, diced to ½”
    • ½ tsp kosher salt
    • 1 small yellow onion, diced to ½”
    • 1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, diced to ½”
    • 1-2 jalapenos, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 4 large eggs
    • chopped chives, for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 400°F.
    • Heat a 12” ovenproof skillet (we like cast iron) over medium high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and heat until the oil is shimmering; add the chorizo, toss to coat in the fat, then cook until no longer pink. Removing using a slotted spoon.
      Cooked crumbled chorizo sausage in a cast iron skillet.
    • Add the remaining olive oil to the rendered fat and allow to heat. Add the diced potatoes and ½ tsp salt, then toss to coat in the fat. Saute the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, 18-20 minutes.
      Small diced yukon gold potatoes sautéing in a cast iron skillet.
    • Add the onion and bell pepper and toss with the potatoes. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 4-5 minutes.
      Diced yukon gold potatoes with bell pepper and onion, sautéing in a cast iron skillet.
    • Add the jalapeno and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, 1-2 minutes.
      Sautéed Mexican potato hash in a cast iron skillet with potato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic.
    • Return the sausage to the skillet and toss until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
      Mexican potato hash with chorizo sausage in a cast iron skillet.
    • Turn off the burner, then make 4 wells in the pan. Gently crack an egg into each well. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the egg whites are just set, 8-10 minutes.
      Adding an egg to potato hash to make it a complete meal.
    • Remove from the oven using oven mitts. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately
      Cooked potato hash with chorizo sausage and eggs in a cast iron skillet.

    Notes

    Make ahead:  make the hash through step 6. Cool, then store in the fridge. Reheat an individual portion in the microwave or in a skillet until crips, then top with a fried or poached egg.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 633kcal (32%), Carbohydrates: 38g (13%), Protein: 34g (68%), Fat: 40g (62%), Saturated Fat: 16g (80%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 185mg (62%), Sodium: 88mg (4%), Potassium: 900mg (26%), Fiber: 4g (16%), Sugar: 4g (4%), Vitamin A: 8% (8%), Vitamin C: 197% (197%), Calcium: 12% (12%), Iron: 13% (13%)
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    Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Whole30 Breakfast Recipes, Whole30 Recipes

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    1. Hollis Ramsey

      February 13, 2021 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not dieting but I searched a long time before finding a recipe that (1) used Mexican chorizo, (2) used unpeeled unparboiled diced potatoes cooked in the chorizo oil a cast iron skillet with onions, jalapeños and garlic, (3) topped with eggs and into a hot oven only until the whites are set. I have lots of green onions so will add as a garnish. Excellent recipe. Gracias!

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