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Yield: 4 servings. 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 3 cups cooked corned beef, sliced ½-inch thick and chopped into 1-inch pieces

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 4 servings. 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup) 3 cups cooked corned beef, sliced ½-inch thick and chopped into 1-inch pieces

Yield: 4 servings.

2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
3 cups cooked corned beef, sliced ½-inch thick and chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
2 green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 to 4 eggs, fried

Melt butter in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) on medium heat. Add yellow onion and cook for a few minutes, until translucent.

Add corned beef and potatoes to skillet and spread out evenly. Raise heat to medium-high or high and press down on the mixture with a metal spatula. To ensure a crispy crust, do not stir.

After 3 to 4 minutes, check the bottom of the hash. If nicely browned, use the spatula to flip sections over in the pan to brown on the other side. Press down firmly with the spatula. Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in green onions, and add salt and pepper to taste. Top with fried eggs and serve.

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This story was published on Sep 13, 2022

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.