Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 cups cooked meat (crumbled sausage, chopped bacon, shredded chicken, or carnitas)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 2 large eggs, fried
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a medium skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until they start to brown evenly, about 5 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Add peppers and onion: Stir in the thinly sliced red and green bell peppers along with the yellow onion. Continue cooking, stirring regularly, until all the vegetables are tender, approximately 10 more minutes.
- Incorporate cooked meat: Mix in your choice of 1 to 2 cups of cooked meat such as sausage, bacon, chicken, or carnitas. Cook until the meat is heated through thoroughly.
- Season: Sprinkle ½ teaspoon kosher salt over the hash, adjusting more or less to taste. Stir to combine the seasoning evenly.
- Plate and garnish: Divide the sweet potato hash evenly onto 4 plates. Top each serving with a fried egg, sliced avocado if using, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use a sturdy skillet for even cooking and better browning of sweet potatoes.
- Cooked meat options provide flexibility and can be tailored to your preference.
- Adjust salt level to your taste or dietary needs.
- Frying eggs separately allows you to control the doneness to your liking.
- Avocado and cilantro are optional, but they add fresh creaminess and herbal notes.
- This dish pairs well with hot sauce or salsa for extra zing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
