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Tiroler Gröstl

Tiroler Gröstl is a hearty Austrian dish, perfect for using up leftover boiled potatoes and roasted meat. It features pan-fried potatoes, onions, and often bacon or beef, seasoned and served with a fried egg on top. This recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
40 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
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Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Tiroler Gröstl

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

Ingredients

  • 600 gboiled potato, cold, peeled, and sliced
  • 150 gbacon, diced
  • 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
  • 200 gcooked beef, shredded or diced(optional)
  • 2 tbspvegetable oil
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 pcsegg

garnish

  • 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

slotted spoon · large skillet · knife

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Using a non-stick pan will make frying easier.

  2. 2

    Add the diced bacon to the hot pan and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

    About 6 min

    Cook’s note: Render the fat well for extra flavor.

  3. 3

    Remove the cooked bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.

    About 1 min

  4. 4

    Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pan if needed, then add the sliced boiled potatoes.

  5. 5

    Fry the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, which should take about 10-12 minutes.

    About 11 min

    Cook’s note: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure good crisping; cook in batches if necessary.

  6. 6

    Add the chopped yellow onion to the pan with the potatoes and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

    About 5 min

  7. 7

    Stir in the shredded or diced cooked beef if using, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: If not using beef, add the cooked bacon back at this stage.

  8. 8

    Return the crispy bacon to the pan and mix everything together.

    About 1 min

  9. 9

    Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.

    Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

  10. 10

    While the Gröstl is cooking, fry the eggs in a separate pan to your desired doneness, ideally sunny-side up.

    About 5 min

  11. 11

    Divide the Gröstl among serving plates.

  12. 12

    Top each serving with a fried egg and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Gröstl in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.

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