Beef Hash Cakes with Chipotle Yoghurt Recipe

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This Beef Hash Cakes recipe is a crispy and savory recipe, which is made with leftover braised beef and cold mashed potato. It’s the perfect way to use up leftovers, ready in about 30 minutes, plus chilling time.

Beef Hash Cakes with Chipotle Yoghurt Ingredients

For the Beef Hash Cakes:

150g leftover braised beef, such as shin, feather or brisket
2 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley
A few fresh chives
1 large gherkin
200g cold mashed potato
½ tablespoon English mustard
50g plain flour
2 medium free-range eggs
75g panko breadcrumbs
200ml groundnut oil (or other neutral oil for frying)
Sea salt and black pepper

For the Chipotle Yoghurt:

100ml fat-free natural yoghurt
2 teaspoons smoked chipotle Tabasco sauce

How To Make Beef Hash Cakes with Chipotle Yoghurt

Mix the Hash: Shred the leftover beef. Roughly chop the parsley leaves, chives, and gherkin. In a large bowl, combine the shredded beef, chopped herbs, gherkin, cold mashed potato, and mustard. Season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper and mix until well combined.
Shape the Patties: Using your hands, divide the mixture into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten into a patty.
Bread the Patties: Set out three shallow dishes. Put the seasoned flour in the first, the beaten eggs in the second, and the panko breadcrumbs in the third. Roll each patty first in the flour, then dip it in the egg (shaking off any excess), and finally press it into the breadcrumbs until it’s well coated on all sides.
Chill the Patties: Place the breaded patties on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Make the Chipotle Yogurt: While the patties chill, mix the yoghurt and chipotle Tabasco together in a serving bowl.
Fry Until Golden: Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Gently cook the chilled patties for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown, crisp, and heated through. Serve immediately with the chipotle yoghurt.

Beef Hash Cakes with Chipotle Yoghurt Recipe

Recipe Tips

How to keep the hash cakes from falling apart? Using cold, firm mashed potatoes is the most important step. Warm or loose mash will make the mixture too soft. The 30-minute chilling time is also crucial as it helps the patties firm up and hold their shape during frying.
What’s the best leftover beef to use? Any tender, slow-cooked or braised beef that shreds easily is perfect. Leftover pot roast, beef shin, brisket, or short rib are all excellent choices.
Can I bake these instead of frying? Yes, for a lighter version. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the breaded patties on a lightly greased baking sheet, spray the tops with oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Why chill the patties before frying? This step is not optional! Chilling helps the breading adhere properly to the patty and, more importantly, it helps the patty become very firm. A firm, cold patty is much less likely to break or fall apart when it hits the hot oil.

What To Serve With Beef Hash Cakes

This recipe is a fantastic way to create a new meal from leftovers. As the recipe suggests, it is delicious served with a side of dressed rocket (arugula) and a poached egg on top. It would also be great with:

A simple green salad with a vinaigrette
Steamed green beans or asparagus
As a brunch dish with a side of hollandaise sauce

How To Store Beef Hash Cakes

Refrigerate: Store cooked, cooled patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freeze: For the best results, freeze the uncooked, breaded patties. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. They can be fried or baked directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Beef Hash Cakes Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 hash cake
Calories: 480 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Sodium: 650mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

What can I use instead of panko breadcrumbs?

If you don’t have panko, you can use regular dried breadcrumbs. For a different crunchy texture, you could even use finely crushed cornflakes or savory crackers.

My mixture is too wet to form patties. How do I fix it?

This usually happens if your mashed potatoes were a bit too loose. You can fix this by stirring in a little more cold mashed potato if you have it, or by adding an extra tablespoon or two of plain flour to the mixture until it’s firm enough to handle.

Is the chipotle yogurt very spicy?

The spice level is easily adjustable. Two teaspoons of chipotle Tabasco will give it a pleasant, smoky heat. You can start with one teaspoon and add more to taste for a milder version, or add more for an extra kick.

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