Description
Texas Hash is a hearty and flavorful one-pan dish featuring ground beef, vegetables, rice, and spices baked to tender perfection and topped with melted cheddar cheese. This comforting recipe is easy to prepare, making it a perfect family meal that combines savory flavors and satisfying textures in a wholesome casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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 black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Vegetables: In a large 12-inch cast iron skillet or any skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and green pepper together until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables begin to soften. Then drain off any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juice, uncooked long grain rice, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all the flavors well.
- Cover the Skillet: Cover the skillet with an oven-safe lid or aluminum foil to trap the steam inside for cooking the rice evenly.
- Bake the Hash: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Place the covered skillet in the oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff and Add Cheese: After baking, use a fork to fluff the rice gently. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top to melt over the hot hash, adding a creamy layer of flavor.
- Serve and Store: Serve the Texas Hash hot immediately. Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet for even heat distribution and the best results when baking.
- Worcestershire sauce adds a deep umami flavor, but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- Feel free to customize by adding other diced vegetables such as mushrooms or corn.
- For a spicier version, increase the chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles or additional vegetables.
- Make sure the skillet you use is oven-proof if you choose not to use a cast iron pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
