Pytt i Panna med Rödbetor och Stekt Ägg (Swedish Crispy Potato, Beef & Onion Hash) – Authentic Sweden Recipe
Beloved across Sweden: a sizzling cast-iron hash of tiny crispy potato and beef cubes with ruby pickled beets.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇪 Sweden (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Finely cubed crispy potatoes, Diced seared beef and caramelized onions, Sunny-side eggs and sliced pickled red beets, Fresh flat-leaf parsley, Worcestershire/herb note
Ingredients for Pytt i Panna med Rödbetor och Stekt Ägg (Swedish Crispy Potato, Beef & Onion Hash) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) finely cubed crispy potatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced seared beef and caramelized onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sunny-side eggs and sliced pickled red beets
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Sweden seasoning (Worcestershire/herb note, butter, cracked pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh flat-leaf parsley for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add finely cubed crispy potatoes and diced seared beef and caramelized onions along with Worcestershire/herb note, butter, cracked pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with sunny-side eggs and sliced pickled red beets and serve straight from the skillet.