By Becky Hardin
Updated Feb 26, 2025
My Beef Breakfast Scramble is a delicious, mildly spicy one-pan breakfast. It’s an easy way to feed a hungry crowd before a big day! I know you’ll continue to cook my skillet breakfast casserole on rotation, because it is so tasty and filling!
Beef Breakfast Scramble
This hearty Beef Breakfast Scramble has all of my breakfast favorites—eggs, Hash Brown Potatoes , and cheese. Everything cooks together in a skillet for maximum flavor with minimal effort! I like to use lean ground beef but you can customize with other ground meats or even make it vegetarian.
Tips For Beginners
- Ground Beef should be cooked to 160ºF. Color is not always a reliable way to test doneness. When possible, use an instant read meat thermometer. Check out my printable meat temperature guide for more information.
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- ▢ 1 pound lean ground beef
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- ▢ salt and pepper to taste
- ▢ 1 yellow onion diced
- ▢ 3 cups frozen hash browns shredded or cubed
- ▢ 1/4 cup water
- ▢ 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- ▢ 4 eggs lightly beaten
- ▢ 4 slices sharp cheddar
- ▢ chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, keep crumbling while you cook. 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 yellow onion
- As it is cooking, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. 1/2 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- When meat is no longer pink, add the hash browns and cook until thawed and tender, keep stirring as you cook. 3 cups frozen hash browns
- Add the water and tomatoes, undrained. Increase heat to high until the mixture boils, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. 1/4 cup water, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- Increase heat to medium/low. Pour the beaten eggs over the mixture. Allow to cook. Check and stir occasionally until the eggs are set to your liking. 4 eggs
- Finally, lay the slices of cheese over the eggs and cover until the cheese is melted, for about 1-2 minutes. 4 slices sharp cheddar
- Top with chopped cilantro (optional). Serve and enjoy! chopped cilantro
Becky’s Tips
- For mild flavors, use tomatoes without paprika. For spicier, get the hot tomatoes/green chiles.
- Swap beef with impossible burger patties from Costco for a vegetarian breakfast scramble. Tofu or Paneer are other protein options for vegetarians.
- Add veggies like shredded carrots, asparagus, broccoli, bell peppers and zucchini.
- Swap beef with sausage, ground turkey or shredded chicken.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make One Pan Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble Step by Step
Cook ground beef and season well: Cook 1 pound lean ground beef and 1 yellow onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble while you cook.
As it cooks, season with 1/2 teaspoon paprika and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Add hash browns: When meat is no longer pink, add 3 cups frozen hash browns shredded or cubed, and cook until thawed and tender. Stir as you cook.
Add veggies: To this add 1/4 cup water and 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained. Increase heat to high until the mixture boils, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Combine beaten eggs: Increase heat to medium/low. Pour the 4 beaten eggs over the mixture. Allow to cook. Check and stir occasionally until the eggs are set to your liking.
Spread the cheese slices and serve: Lay the 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese over the eggs and cover until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
Top with chopped cilantro (optional). Serve and enjoy!
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate: It is hard to imagine any leftovers because my recipe has only 4 servings. But if you have leftovers, transfer them to a airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
Freeze: Once the scramble is completely at room temperature, place it in a freezer-friendly bag and freeze. It will stay good for up to 3 months. When ready, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat the next morning.
Serving Suggestions
My Beef Scramble Breakfast is a complete meal for breakfast or brunch. You can serve it alongside my Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies to add some sweetness to your meal or with my Morning Glory Muffins .
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Beef Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy)
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Instant Pot Pot Roast
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Beef Barley Soup
Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cups frozen hash browns shredded or cubed
- 1/4 cup water
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 4 eggs lightly beaten
- 4 slices sharp cheddar
- chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, keep crumbling while you cook. 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 yellow onion
- As it is cooking, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. 1/2 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- When meat is no longer pink, add the hash browns and cook until thawed and tender, keep stirring as you cook. 3 cups frozen hash browns
- Add the water and tomatoes, undrained. Increase heat to high until the mixture boils, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. 1/4 cup water, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- Increase heat to medium/low. Pour the beaten eggs over the mixture. Allow to cook. Check and stir occasionally until the eggs are set to your liking. 4 eggs
- Finally, lay the slices of cheese over the eggs and cover until the cheese is melted, for about 1-2 minutes. 4 slices sharp cheddar
- Top with chopped cilantro (optional). Serve and enjoy! chopped cilantro
Notes
- For mild flavors, use tomatoes without paprika. For spicier, get the hot tomatoes/green chiles.
- Swap beef with impossible burger patties from Costco for a vegetarian breakfast scramble. Tofu or Paneer are other protein options for vegetarians.
- Add veggies like shredded carrots, asparagus, broccoli, bell peppers and zucchini.
- Swap beef with sausage, ground turkey or shredded chicken.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
