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Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash Recipe

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

A hearty and flavorful one-pan skillet featuring crispy sweet potatoes, spicy chorizo, and perfectly cooked eggs. This savory hash is an easy and satisfying way to start your day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes about 700g, peeled and diced into 1-2 cm cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper deseeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 200 g cooking chorizo casing removed and crumbled or diced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika pimentón
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large free-range eggs
  • A small handful of fresh coriander or flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
  • Optional: Sliced avocado or a dollop of Greek yoghurt to serve

Method
 

  1. Start with the Chorizo: Place a large, heavy-based frying pan or cast-iron skillet over a medium heat. Add the crumbled or diced chorizo and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's crispy and has released its vibrant red oil. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the olive oil to the pan if needed (there should be a good tablespoon of fat from the chorizo). Add the chopped red onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, until softened and lightly caramelised around the edges. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pan. Stir to coat them in the oil and spices from the onions. Season with the smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  4. Crisp the Potatoes: Spread the potatoes in an even layer. This is important for getting them crispy. Let them cook, undisturbed, for 5-6 minutes. I find that resisting the urge to stir constantly is the secret to a good crust. After they've browned on one side, give them a good stir and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until tender and crisped in places.
  5. Combine Everything: Return the cooked chorizo to the pan and stir it through the sweet potato mixture. Let it heat through for a minute or two.
  6. Add the Eggs: Using the back of a spoon, make four small wells in the hash. Carefully crack an egg into each well.
  7. Cook the Eggs: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid (or a large baking tray if you don't have a lid), and cook for 4-6 minutes. This will steam the tops of the eggs. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, or to your preferred doneness.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove the pan from the heat. Season the eggs with a little salt and pepper. Scatter the fresh coriander or parsley over the top and serve immediately, straight from the pan.

Notes

Serve immediately, straight from the pan. Delicious with optional sliced avocado or a dollop of Greek yoghurt.