The Grinch; Who Hash
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Who Hash | A Grinch-Inspired Christmas Dinner Idea
Every Who down in Whoville would’ve had a can of Who Hash in their cupboard.
And with this easy recipe for leftover corned beef, plus a free downloadable Who Hash label, you’ll have a themed dinner to serve up this Christmas season. Even the Grinch wouldn’t be able to resist that last can!
Save Your Leftovers!
This recipe is a great way to use up corned beef and potatoes!
What is Who Hash?
In its simplest form, corned beef hash is chopped meat, potatoes, and onions all fried together. While we can’t vouch for the taste of the canned version, the homemade version is delicious and incredibly easy to make.
A Bit of History: From Rationing to Whoville
Beef hash recipes date back to the 18th century, but the concept of using up leftovers became especially vital during WWI and WWII. Meat rationing in the U.S. increased the popularity of canned corned beef, and companies like Hormel (creators of Spam) likely introduced canned corned beef hash around WWII.
Dr. Seuss, having lived through both wars, would have been no stranger to the sight of canned hash on pantry shelves. So it makes sense that in 1957, when How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was published, Who Hash became Whoville’s version of this comforting dish.
“Why, that Grinch even took the last can of Who hash.”
– How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Dr Seuss
Grinch Night, Whoville Party & More!
For those who love How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, a can of Who Hash is just as festive as gingerbread or roast turkey. It’s perfect if you’re:
- Making a midweek December dinner feel more special
- Planning a Whoville-themed holiday party
- Hosting a Grinch movie night and want themed food
This recipe serves a family of four but can easily be scaled up for a crowd.
Make Ahead Tips
Yes! You can make Who Hash in advance:
- Alternatively, use a slow cooker or multicooker with a warm setting.
- 1–2 days before: Cook the corned beef (or silverside) and potatoes. Store them in the fridge.
- An hour before serving: Use the “keep warm” setting on your oven (~210°F / 100°C) to hold the dish.
The Grinch; Who Hash
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cooked corned beef/silverside
- 3 cups chopped cooked potatoes
- 1 small onion minced
- 1/2 teaspoon concentrated beef stock
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan.
- Add in the chopped up cooked corned beef, chopped up cooked potatoes, and minced onion.
- Make sure it is all distributed evenly around the pan and let cook until browned. When one side is browned, turn the mixture over and let the other side brown.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon concentrated beef stock for added moisture and flavour.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
how the grinch stole Christmas! Who Hash free downable Packaging
Notes about serving in cans
If you do go ahead and put hot food in a tin can, remember the tin will get warm. Perhaps attach the label to some cardboard first before wrapping around the can so little fingers don’t get stung by the heat.
Also, some food cans nowadays have some sort of food grade epoxy lining on the inside, which has BPA in. ‘BPA is a synthetic plastic hardener that has been linked to human reproductive problems and an increased risk of cancer and diabetes.’ (from article here).
This sounds super cute and tasty, but have you tried making it with different meats? Like, we don’t typically have beef in our house unless it’s ground, would that work?
Hi Amber, I haven’t tried other meats, but pork is another meat used in hash recipes. Not sure how ground beef would work.