National Corned Beef Hash Day Date in the current year: September 27, 2025

The term “hash” is derived from the French word hacher which means “to chop”. Hash consists of chopped or diced meat, potatoes, and seasonings. Corned beef hash became popular because during and immediately after World War II fresh meat was rationed while corned beef was widely available.

Later, hash became a popular breakfast food, often made from leftover meat. As a breakfast food, it is usually served with toast, fried eggs, and occasionally some kind of fried potatoes.

To celebrate National Corned Beef Hash Day, make this dish for breakfast. Boil and dice two large potatoes. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs butter and 2 tbs olive oil. Add the potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, turning occasionally with a spatula.

Chop 1 large onion and mince 2 cloves of garlic. Add to skillet and sauté for 5 minutes. Add 1 red and 1 green bell pepper, diced, and cook for 2 more minutes. Finally, add 12 ounces cubed corned beef and cook for 10 minutes, turning the hash every 2 minutes to make sure it is crispy all over. Serve with sunny-side up fried eggs.