Beef Hash With a Spicy Kick

Marinated beef sirloin elevates this dish from its humble beginnings.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1  tablespoon adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers)
• 1 1⁄4 lbs beef sirloin or 1 1⁄4 lbs  top  beef loin steaks, finely chopped
• 2  large onions, diced (2 cups)
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic or 2  tablespoons  bottled minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon  cooking oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 1 1⁄2 lbs  red potatoes, cooked* and diced
• 1  tablespoon  chopped chipotle chile in adobo
• 2  roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  snipped fresh cilantro
•  salt & fresh ground pepper
•  fried egg (optional)
• 1  sprig fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. In a large plastic bag set in a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, and adobo sauce.
2. Add meat, turning to coat.
3. Close bag.
4. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade.
5. Pat meat dry with clean white paper towels. (Removing as much moisture as possible from the meat makes for a crispy hash.)
6. In a 12-inch heavy skillet cook the onion, garlic, and chili powder in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
7. Add meat to skillet; cook and stir about 2 minutes or until meat is browned.
8. Stir in potatoes and chipotle peppers. Spread in an even layer in the skillet.
9. Cook for 8 minutes more or until potatoes are golden brown, turning occasionally.
10. Stir in tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Serve with fried eggs and fresh cilantro.
12. *To Cook Potatoes: Remove eyes from potatoes. Cut potatoes into quarters. Cook, covered, in enough boiling lightly salted water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.
13. Drain.