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Pytt I Panna (Swedish Hash)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4. serving size: 1 cup of hash with 1 egg.

Ingredients

3 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
3 medium onions, diced
3 cups cooked potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups diced leftover cooked beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large eggs
Cucumber pickles, sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to a hot plate, leaving as much oil as possible in the skillet.

    Step 3

    Return the skillet to the heat and brown the potatoes for 4 minutes. Using the slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to the plate with the onions, again leaving as much oil as possible in the skillet.

    Step 4

    Return the skillet to the heat and warm the meat for approximately 3 minutes. Return the onions and potatoes to the skillet and mix thoroughly with the meat.

    Step 5

    Season with the salt and pepper and heat thoroughly for 2 minutes.

    Step 6

    In a separate frying pan, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, and fry the eggs.

    Step 7

    Serve the hash on the hot plate, garnished with the fried eggs and sliced cucumber pickles.

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