Bison, Potato, and Pepper Skillet Hash
Bison, Potato, and Pepper Skillet Hash
Ingredients
For the Hash
- 1 pound ground bison, lean
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded, and diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for heat
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 eggs, fried or poached
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- hot sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: dice the potatoes, bell peppers, and onion into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic. This ensures even cooking.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch or larger) cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and lightly browned. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 12 min
- 3
Add the ground bison to the same skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet with the bison. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the bison and vegetables. Add the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir everything together thoroughly to combine and coat evenly with seasonings.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Continue to cook the hash for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all ingredients are heated through and the hash develops a slight crispness on the bottom. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve the bison, potato, and pepper skillet hash immediately. Optionally, top each serving with a freshly fried or poached egg, a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley, and a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Bison, Potato, and Pepper Skillet Hash
Ingredients
For the Hash
- 1 pound ground bison, lean
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded, and diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for heat
For Serving (Optional)
- 4 eggs, fried or poached
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- hot sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: dice the potatoes, bell peppers, and onion into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic. This ensures even cooking.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch or larger) cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and lightly browned. Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 12 min - 3
Add the ground bison to the same skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet with the bison. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the bison and vegetables. Add the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir everything together thoroughly to combine and coat evenly with seasonings.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Continue to cook the hash for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all ingredients are heated through and the hash develops a slight crispness on the bottom. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve the bison, potato, and pepper skillet hash immediately. Optionally, top each serving with a freshly fried or poached egg, a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley, and a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
⏱️ 2 min