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Easy Brazilian Picadinho Beef Hash Recipe with Perfect Fried Egg

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A quick and hearty Brazilian picadinho beef hash topped with a perfectly crispy-edged fried egg, combining juicy beef, tender potatoes, and fresh tomatoes for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound beef sirloin or rump steak, cut into small ½-inch cubes
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • ½ cup low sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Dice the beef into small, even ½-inch cubes. Peel and dice the potatoes similarly. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and dice the tomatoes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes until golden and just tender. Remove potatoes from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the diced beef cubes in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes to develop a crust, then stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender inside.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and ½ cup beef broth. Lower heat to medium and simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld flavors and reduce liquid slightly.
  6. Add the cooked potatoes back to the pan, stir gently to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika or chili flakes. Toss in chopped parsley and cook for another 2 minutes to warm through.
  7. In a separate non-stick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Crack eggs gently into the pan and cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3-4 minutes. For crispy edges, let eggs fry undisturbed or baste with hot oil carefully.
  8. Plate the picadinho beef hash and top each serving with a fried egg. Garnish with extra parsley or a dash of hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when browning beef to ensure a good sear and tender texture. Use medium-high heat for searing. Cook potatoes until golden and slightly crispy for texture contrast. Cook eggs low and slow for tender whites and crispy edges. Add extra broth or water if hash looks dry during cooking. Dicing ingredients evenly helps uniform cooking.

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