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 in a white skillet on a wooden background

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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Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble

4.64 from 55 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin
cheesy beef breakfast scramble in a pan
This Beef Breakfast Scramble is deliciously cheesy and cooked in one skillet for an easy breakfast or brunch. Make it as mild or as spicy you like. This is a great dish to serve a hungry crowd in the morning!
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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

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.
Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 41gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 263mgSodium: 357mgPotassium: 1163mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 762IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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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!

Beef Breakfast Scramble on a large spoon
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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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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Matthew
Matthew
August 4, 2024 10:15 am

The thought is there. We used fresh potato instead & made them separately which saved the meal. I would recommend making the eggs separately as well then assembling everything on the plate & topping with cheese.3 stars

Jane
Jane
March 25, 2023 12:03 pm

I just got done making and eating this and it was fantastic! I had leftover meatloaf muffins and I used that instead of raw ground beef. I added a little hot sauce b/c we like things spicy around here! Would definitely make again! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

erin
erin
November 13, 2022 10:29 am

mine doesn’t look like that … maybe i needed more beef lol

Samantha Marceau
November 14, 2022 12:47 pm
Reply to  erin

We’re sorry yours didn’t turn out quite like the pictures!

Samantha Marceau
August 1, 2022 9:17 am

We’re sorry this recipe wasn’t to your taste, David!

Miranda
Miranda
September 25, 2021 11:48 am

If I made this again, I would recommend cooking the hash browns on the side to get them nice and crispy.
I would add everything else except the cheese, so that meat and veggies are under the hash browns, then topped with the cheese. And this needs more seasoning for sure.3 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 29, 2021 4:27 pm
Reply to  Miranda

Definitely modify to your liking!

Erin Shaver
Erin Shaver
April 15, 2021 2:54 pm

Do you drain the grease from the hamburger before adding the other ingredients?

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 16, 2021 2:11 pm
Reply to  Erin Shaver

Yes, you can definitely do that!

Tiffany
Tiffany
January 1, 2021 12:29 pm

Just made this and really enjoyed it! I added some frozen chopped kale and green peppers and used rotel tomatoes to just punch up the veggies and spice. If you scramble the eggs separately, it makes an easy meal prep breakfast base. This could easily be made whole30 as well.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 6, 2021 1:29 pm
Reply to  Tiffany

Sounds amazing!

J
J
September 1, 2019 11:51 am

I’m an email subscriber so I’m using #CRfamily like you said too! Thanks for giving the email subscribers a chance too Becky!
Have a great week!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 3, 2019 12:20 pm
Reply to  J

Thanks, J!

Lauren
Lauren
September 1, 2019 8:36 am

Wow this looks incredible. And I bet my whole family will love it! Thank you!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 3, 2019 12:21 pm
Reply to  Lauren

Thanks, Lauren!

Krissy Allori
Krissy Allori
August 31, 2019 5:54 pm

Oh my goodness, this looks so yummy and so easy!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 3, 2019 12:09 pm
Reply to  Krissy Allori

Enjoy, Krissy!