This dish is defined by its finely diced ingredients and combination of multiple ingredients. It's said that the name derives from the French word "hacher" which means "to chop". I don't know if that is internet lore or not, but it makes sense!

What do I serve ground beef sweet potato hash with?

You can eat this as a one-pot meal, meaning all the components are in this one dish, so no sides are necessary. It would be great as a breakfast dish topped with a perfectly fried or poached egg. Or pair it with a crisp, bright salad to balance the richness of the hash.

Ground Beef Sweet Potato Hash

Name: Ground Beef Sweet Potato Hash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (See notes for Whole30/Paleo sub); 1 sweet onion, diced, about 1 1/2 cups; 1 lb sweet potato or yam, diced; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 3 oz chopped kale, about 2 full stems; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or Ghee for Whole30 compliance

Description

Tender crumbled beef with caramelized sweet potatoes, onion, and mushrooms that are spiked with fresh rosemary in a one-pot gluten-free dinner.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (See notes for Whole30/Paleo sub)
1 sweet onion, diced, about 1 1/2 cups
1 lb sweet potato or yam, diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 oz chopped kale, about 2 full stems
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or Ghee for Whole30 compliance

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Instructions

Crumble the ground beef into a bowl. Add the baking soda to a small dish with a tablespoon of hot water and stir to dissolve. Pour the baking soda mixture over the ground beef and toss it around to coat the beef fully. While you are preparing the vegetables, let the beef sit and tenderize for 15 minutes before cooking.
Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until it is mostly browned, breaking it up into smaller crumbles with a spatula.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the beef from the pan and set aside in a bowl, reserving 2-3 tablespoons of the beef fat in the skillet. Turn the temperature up to medium-high.
Add the onion and sweet potato or yams and cook until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
Next, add the mushrooms, garlic, and rosemary until the onions have fully browned and the mushrooms are soft.
Then add the kale, Worcestershire sauce, and cooked ground beef with any accumulated fat left in the bowl. Season with ground black pepper and stir to combine everything.
Optional: Top with 4 tablespoons of butter. You can omit the butter, but this dish can sometimes run dry, so I like to add that tasty fat for flavor and moisture.
Turn the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook it for 5-7 more minutes.
Remove the lid and continue to cook until the sweet potatoes/yams have started to brown, 7-10 minutes, only stirring once or twice. Taste for salt before serving.

Notes

Whole30 compliant - Use Ghee instead of butter and substitute 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut aminos and 1/2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for the Worcestershire sauce. See the post for a link to a homemade Worcestershire sauce recipe that is Whole30 and Paleo compliant.

Paleo compliant - Substitute the Worcestershire sauce and omit the butter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main dish
Method: Stove-top
Cuisine: American