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Grilled Short‑Rib Breakfast Hash with Charred Corn, Jalapeño & Sunny‑Side Eggs

Name: Grilled Short‑Rib Breakfast Hash with Charred Corn, Jalapeño & Sunny‑Side Eggs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb Short ribs (leftover, sliced) or flanken short‑rib cuts; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, parboiled and diced; 3 ears Corn on the cob (whole ears); 1 medium Jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeded if you prefer milder heat); 4 large Large eggs; 3 tbsp Extra‑virgin olive oil; 0.75 cup Fresh parsley and cilantro, packed (combined); 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar; 1 clove Garlic clove, minced; 1.5 tsp (total) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (combined)

A late‑summer grill breakfast that pairs tender, smoky short ribs (use leftover or quick‑grilled flanken cuts) with charred corn, crispy skillet potatoes, jalapeño and herbs, finished with sunny‑side eggs cooked in a cast‑iron on the grill. Brightened with a quick chimichurri‑style salsa, this hearty hash is perfect for weekend mornings or a backyard brunch.

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Prep: 25m · Cook: 35m · Total60 mins

DifficultyMedium

Serves10

AuthorTopshelf Recipes

Grilled Short‑Rib Breakfast Hash with Charred Corn, Jalapeño & Sunny‑Side Eggs

Ingredient Spotlight

flanken short‑rib cuts

Flanken is a style of cutting beef short ribs across the bone into thin strips (rather than the thicker English-style cross-section) and is commonly used in Korean cuisine (galbi) and some Eastern European/Jewish preparations. The meat is intensely beefy and gelatinous because it includes lots of connective tissue and bone; when grilled or quickly seared it caramelizes beautifully, and when braised it becomes deeply rich and tender. You can find flanken at well-stocked butcher counters or Asian/Korean markets; if unavailable, substitute with regular (English-cut) short ribs, boneless short-rib/chuck pieces (adjusting cooking time), or sliced skirt/hanger steak for quicker-cooking recipes.

Author's Note

"This is a celebratory summer breakfast that makes the most of charred corn and bold, smoky short ribs. Home cooks will love how leftovers transform into a showy skillet dish that finishes right on the grill for unbeatable flavor."

Grilled Short‑Rib Breakfast Hash with Charred Corn, Jalapeño & Sunny‑Side Eggs

This grilled short‑rib breakfast hash is a meal that feels like a celebration of late summer: sweet, blistered corn; crispy, golden Yukon Golds; and smoky beef that gets its second life from a hot cast‑iron pan. The contrast of textures — crunchy potato edges, tender ribbons of short rib, and the silky pop of a runny yolk — is what makes the dish sing, while a bright, chimichurri‑style salsa of parsley and cilantro keeps the richness lively. Using flanken short‑rib cuts makes the grilling straightforward, but the recipe is equally adept at rescuing leftover short ribs and turning them into something wholly new.

Practical decisions are built into the method: parboiling the potatoes shortens crisping time and ensures a tender interior; charring the corn on the grill adds depth without extra hands in the kitchen; and finishing sunny‑side eggs in the same skillet unifies the flavors. This is a backyard brunch recipe for folks who like a little hands‑on cooking and lots of payoff — perfect for feeding a crowd or turning weekend leftovers into a memorable, smoky morning feast.

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5:52 pm–6:01 pm→Preheat grill and prep short ribs

6:01 pm–6:10 pm→Parboil and crisp the potatoes with jalapeño

6:10 pm–6:19 pm→Char the corn

6:19 pm–6:28 pm→Make the quick chimichurri‑style salsa

6:28 pm–6:37 pm→Assemble and crisp the hash

6:37 pm–6:46 pm→Cook sunny‑side eggs in the cast‑iron

6:46 pm–6:55 pm→Serve and make‑ahead tips

Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat grill and prep short ribs

Preheat the grill to medium‑high (about 425–475°F / 220–245°C). If using leftover short ribs, trim fat and roughly chop into bite‑size pieces; season lightly with half the salt and pepper. If using flanken short‑rib cuts, brush lightly with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill directly 3–4 minutes per side for medium‑rare (adjust to desired doneness), then rest 5 minutes before slicing into 1/2‑inch pieces. For leftover ribs, reheat and sear in a hot cast‑iron for 2–3 minutes per side to refresh the crust before proceeding.

For this step

1.5 lbShort ribs (leftover, sliced) or flanken short‑rib cuts
1.5 tsp (total)Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (combined)

Parboil and crisp the potatoes with jalapeño

While the grill heats, parboil whole halved potatoes in boiling water 8–10 minutes until just tender; drain and cool, then dice into 1/2‑inch pieces. Place a 10–12" cast‑iron skillet on the grill over medium heat for 6–8 minutes; add 2 tablespoons olive oil and the diced potatoes. Cook, shaking and stirring occasionally, until potatoes develop a deep golden crust, about 12–15 minutes. Add the sliced jalapeño in the last 3–4 minutes and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

For this step

1 lbYukon Gold potatoes, parboiled and diced
1 mediumJalapeño, thinly sliced (seeded if you prefer milder heat)
3 tbspExtra‑virgin olive oil

Parboil and crisp the potatoes with jalapeño

Char the corn

Brush each ear of corn with a little olive oil and place directly on the hot grill over direct heat. Turn every 2–3 minutes until the kernels are blistered and blackened in spots, about 8–10 minutes total. Remove to a board, let cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob and set aside (about 1 cup kernels per ear).

For this step

3 earsCorn on the cob (whole ears)

Make the quick chimichurri‑style salsa

In a small bowl, finely chop the combined parsley and cilantro (or pulse briefly in a food processor). Stir in the minced garlic, red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper; taste and adjust acidity or oil — you want a bright, spoonable salsa. Reserve about 1–2 tablespoons for tossing the finished hash and the rest for serving.

For this step

0.75 cupFresh parsley and cilantro, packed (combined)
1 tbspRed wine vinegar
1 cloveGarlic clove, minced

Assemble and crisp the hash

Add the chopped short ribs and charred corn to the skillet with the potatoes; toss gently to combine and spread into an even layer. Sear over medium heat on the grill 4–6 minutes to develop crust and heat the meat through, letting a few edges char for texture. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the chimichurri into the pan and toss to distribute; check seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Cook sunny‑side eggs in the cast‑iron

Make four small wells in the hash or move the hash to one side of the skillet and add a teaspoon of oil to the empty space. Reduce grill heat to medium‑low; crack eggs into the wells or empty space. Cover the skillet with a lid or a foil tent and cook 4–6 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny (covering speeds and evens cooking). Remove from heat, finish with a drizzle of the remaining chimichurri and a few turns of fresh pepper.

For this step

4 largeLarge eggs

Serve and make‑ahead tips

Divide the hash among 4 plates, top each portion with a sunny‑side egg and a spoonful of chimichurri. Make‑ahead tip: use leftover short ribs straight from the fridge — chop and sear to refresh them in step 1; or cool and store the cooked potatoes and charred corn separately for up to 2 days, then finish the hash on the grill and cook eggs to order. For a larger crowd, keep the skillet over low heat on the cool side of the grill and finish eggs in batches while holding plated portions warm.

Tips from the kitchen

Dry potatoes thoroughly

After parboiling, let potatoes steam‑dry or pat them with a towel so they brown instead of steam when they hit the skillet.

Don’t crowd the pan

Work in a single layer when crisping potatoes and searing the hash so you develop a proper crust; use a second skillet if necessary.

Refresh ribs with high heat

For leftover short ribs, a quick 2–3 minute per side sear in a smoking‑hot cast‑iron brings back a savory crust without overcooking the interior.

Char corn evenly

Turn the ears every 2–3 minutes over direct heat so the kernels blister in patches rather than burn solidly on one side.

Cover eggs to set whites

Lower the heat and tent or cover the skillet to cook the whites through while leaving yolks runny; check after 4 minutes to avoid overcooking.

Variations & substitutions

Vegetarian swap

Replace short ribs with thick slices of grilled portobello or marinated tempeh strips and finish with the same chimichurri for a satisfying meatless version.

Spicy lime chimichurri

Add finely grated lime zest and a squeeze of lime juice plus a few chopped serranos to the herb salsa for brighter, tangier heat.

Use boneless short ribs

If you only have boneless ribs, slice them thin and sear briefly; they reheat and crisp faster and still benefit from the chimichurri.

Swap potatoes for sweet

Use parboiled sweet potatoes for a caramelized, sweeter base — cook a little gentler so they don’t collapse while crisping.

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; keep the chimichurri separate if possible to preserve freshness. To reheat, warm the hash in a skillet over medium heat until hot and crisp the edges again, then add fresh eggs cooked to order; avoid microwaving the whole dish to prevent soggy potatoes and overcooked yolks.

What to serve with it

Serve the hash straight from the skillet with extra chimichurri on the side and lime wedges for a bright squeeze. Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon and olive oil, crusty bread to mop up runny yolks, and a bold coffee or a citrusy Bloody Mary to cut through the richness.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this entirely on a stovetop?

Yes — char the corn over a gas burner or under the broiler and finish everything in a heavy skillet on the stove, but you’ll miss the direct‑grill flavor on the ribs and corn.

How do I keep the egg yolks runny but the whites set?

Lower the heat and cover the skillet so residual steam cooks the whites gently; check after 4 minutes and remove once whites are opaque but yolks wobble.

Can I use frozen corn?

Thaw and pat the kernels dry, then char them in a hot, dry skillet or on the grill in a grill basket; they won’t blister exactly like fresh ears but will still develop good color.

What if my potatoes stick to the pan?

Make sure the pan and oil are thoroughly hot before adding potatoes, don’t stir too often early on, and use enough oil to coat the surface so they release naturally when a crust forms.

How do I scale this for a crowd?

Cook potatoes and char corn ahead and keep warm; finish meat and eggs in batches on a large griddle or multiple skillets and hold plated portions on the cooler side of the grill while you finish the rest.

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Ingredients

10 servings

Step 1: Preheat grill and prep short ribs

Short ribs (leftover, sliced) or flanken short‑rib cuts1.5 lb
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (combined)1.5 tsp (total)

Step 2: Parboil and crisp the potatoes with jalapeño

Yukon Gold potatoes, parboiled and diced1 lb
Jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeded if you prefer milder heat)1 medium
Extra‑virgin olive oil3 tbsp

Step 3: Char the corn

Corn on the cob (whole ears)3 ears

Step 4: Make the quick chimichurri‑style salsa

Fresh parsley and cilantro, packed (combined)0.75 cup
Red wine vinegar1 tbsp
Garlic clove, minced1 clove

Step 6: Cook sunny‑side eggs in the cast‑iron

Large eggs4 large

Nutrition Facts

Per serving: 1 serving (about 350g)

Calories515

Total Fat35.1g

Saturated Fat13.8g

Trans Fat0.8g

Polyunsaturated Fat3.6g

Monounsaturated Fat7.2g

Total Carbohydrates29.9g

Dietary Fiber3g

Total Sugars17.4g

Protein21.2g

Nutrition values are estimated from USDA ingredient data and may vary based on preparation, brands, and portion sizes. Values are provided for informational purposes only.

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