Canned Corned Beef Hash Patties are what kids in Hawaii grew up eating. Hurricane Season in Hawaii began on June 1 and Hawaii households keep about two weeks-worth of canned and other non-perishable food in their cabinets in the event of a bad storm cutting off power to their homes. Canned corned beef and corned beef hash were staples because of this risk of being stuck in the aftermath of a hurricane without access to electricity or stores.
We’ve been lucky to not have a severe storm where I needed to use my stash of canned goods during bad weather. However, do make sure food doesn’t go to waste, Canned Corned Beef Hash Patties are on the dinner or home lunch menu before the best by date on those cans.
How this version is healthyish
As a child, my parents made canned corned beef hash patties the easiest way possible: canned corned beef hash, eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. It was fast and easy.
My version has some cooked onion to help tone down the salty flavor and add some extra vitamins. (Yes, onions have vitamins and minerals!) Green onions are not necessary but add great color to an otherwise boring fried brown patty. This is a great way to use up those lingering onions lying around in your fridge that you bought for a recipe and didn’t use up.
Canned Corned Beef Hash Health Benefits
There are probably many of you out there that don’t think there are many benefits to your body when it comes to canned corned beef hash. However, when access to food is a problem for whatever reason (e.g., storm, financial instability, lack of grocery stores, etc.), you will be glad to have some canned corned beef hash in your pantry.
There is some protein, B vitamins, and iron that you’ll be gaining from the corned beef. Besides keeping you full, you’ll help your muscles and blood. The diced potatoes have a little bit of Vitamin C, B vitamins, and iron.
While the sodium level in canned corned beef hash is high, your body will be able to handle the salt for a little while. The body loses salt when you sweat, so replenishing the salt somehow is necessary to keep your body functioning. If you can’t cook because of a storm, you’ll need food with salt already added to it to keep your body working during the hot tropical weather that comes during hurricane season.
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Canned Corned Beef Hash Patties
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 10" saute pan stainless steel or non-stick
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 small bowl
- 2 large plates
- 1 stainless steel mesh splatter screen optional
- 1 spatula
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil divided
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 15-ounce can corned beef hash Libby's preferred
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅛ cup green onions optional (2 tbsps)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat pan on medium heat. Add ½ tablespoon of olive oil and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Let the onions cool for 5 minutes.
- Put the cooled onions, corned beef hash, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, green onions (if using), and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Form the corned beef hash mixture into 8 patties using your hands and put them on a plate.
- Heat the same pan you used to cook the onions. Add ½ tablespoon of olive oil (more if using a stainless-steel pan). Using your hands, add the patties in batches,4 per batch, and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Patties are ready to flip/remove when they are easy to lift with a spatula and do not stick to the pan.
- Put the patties on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and help keep the patties crispy. Serve with steamed rice.
