Texas Hash (Easy One-Pot Meal!)
Texas Hash is the tried-and-true hearty, easy weeknight meal that is hard to beat! It is one of those comforting and tasty ground beef recipes that the whole family love, and it's ready to serve in just 40 minutes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 1 Green pepper diced (about ¾ cup)
- 2 cups Canned tomatoes with juice (16 ounces)
- ½ cup Uncooked long grain rice
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese for serving with chopped parsley
Instructions
Preparations
- Dice the onions and garlic cloves into smaller cubes and then set them aside.
- Cut the green bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs from the inside of the pepper. Cut the pepper into coarse squares and then set aside
- Remove ground beef from freezer/refrigerator and let it warm to room temperature
- Shred the cheese using a hand grater and chop the fresh parsley.
Cooking instructions
- Start by adding about two tablespoons of olive oil to a large 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper. Cook together until ground beef is no longer pink and the vegetables start to soften. Drain off any fat.
- Next, add the canned tomatoes, uncooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Stir well.
- Cover the cast iron skillet with an oven-safe lid or with aluminum foil.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Bake a covered skillet for 35-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by a toasted baguette.
Recipe Notes
Rice
Rinse rice under cold water a few times until the water runs close to clear. This action removes the starch in uncooked rice and makes it less gluggy.
Cheese on top
Once you have pulled the skillet out of the oven and fluffed the rice, immediately add the shredded cheese and parsley, then cover it again and let it stand for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
Tomato Paste
You can boost the flavor of the homemade tomato sauce by adding a tablespoon of tomato paste.