Texas Best Smokehouse-Style Smoked Sweet Potato Hash
A smoky, sweet-and-savory hash featuring roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, and a hint of smoked paprika, perfect for brunch or a hearty side. This american-inspired vegetarian (vegan) ready in about 40 minutes pairs finely diced red onion, smoked paprika, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 1/2, finely diced red onion
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1, cut into wedges lime
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes, or until tender and edges are crispy.
- Step 2: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized.
- Step 3: Add roasted sweet potatoes to the skillet with onions. Stir to combine and cook for 3 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
- Step 4: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Texas Best Smokehouse-Style Smoked Sweet Potato Hash take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Texas Best Smokehouse-Style Smoked Sweet Potato Hash?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep finely diced red onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Texas Best Smokehouse-Style Smoked Sweet Potato Hash?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Texas Best Smokehouse-Style Smoked Sweet Potato Hash for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Texas Best Smokehouse-Style Smoked Sweet Potato Hash vegan?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
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Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
