Hearty, diner-style hash using beef stew meat. Layers of garlic, pepper, and satisfying savory flavor. This recipe can easily be made gluten-free. Enjoy!
Hearty Beef Stew Meat Hash
INGREDIENTS
1 lb St. John’s organic, grass-fed beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-1 inch chunks
1/2 cup olive or avocado oil
1/2 cup soy sauce (or gluten-free alternative tamari or coconut aminos)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (add more if you like spicy food, we use 1/2 tsp, omit if you don’t like spicy)
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
if using soy sauce alternative, add 1 tsp salt (if you use soy sauce, do not add this as it will be too salty)
3-5 potatoes
2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 onion, sliced thinly into half moons
1-2 bell peppers, sliced into strips
salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnishes:
fried egg
sour cream
minced cilantro
sliced green onions
sliced cherry tomatoes
METHOD
The Day Before
Marinate beef for a few hours before cooking. I usually marinate it overnight.
1. Chop beef into 1/2 - 1 inch chunks.
2. Whisk together oil, soy sauce or alternative, red pepper flakes, garlic, italian seasoning blend, black pepper, and optional salt.
3. Add meat to marinade and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
The Day Of
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat potatoes in oil, salt, and pepper. Place on baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
2. While potatoes are roasting, cook beef. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add meat to the pan. Be careful not to crowd the pan in order to ensure even cooking. Cook 1-2 minutes each side. I recommend using tongs. Work in batches, transferring the cooked meat to plate when done.
3. Using the same pan with delicious marinade remaining from the beef, turn the skillet to medium heat and cook onions 6-8 minutes, until well browned and limp.
4. Add peppers and continue to cook 3-5 minutes, until soft.
5. Turn down heat to low-medium, add in roasted potatoes, stir to combine, and cook for about 2 minutes. Potatoes will soak up remaining marinade left in the pan, imparting extra flavor. Add cooked beef to pan, along with any accumulated juices in bowl. Stir to combine and heat through, about 1 minute.
6. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve promptly with optional garnishes. Our favorites are fried egg, cilantro, and green onions.
A delicious alternative preparation is to use the beef as taco meat instead of in a hash. Marinate and cook according to above directions and put meat in tacos, on top of beans and rice, or in a taco salad and serve with salsa.
I hope you enjoy this versatile, savory hash recipe. We enjoy the diner-esque vibe of this dish and add it to our meal plan regularly. Tag us on Instagram to let us know what you think!