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
Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
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
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
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
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
Add the remaining vegetable oil to the pan if needed, then add the sliced boiled potatoes.
- 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
Add the chopped yellow onion to the pan with the potatoes and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
About 5 min
- 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
Return the crispy bacon to the pan and mix everything together.
About 1 min
- 9
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- 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
Divide the Gröstl among serving plates.
- 12
Top each serving with a fried egg and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Keep it good
Store leftover Gröstl in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.
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