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One-Skillet Texas Hash

An easy one-pan ground beef and rice dinner that the whole family will love!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 545 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, not drained
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet that has a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink, and the vegetables are tender, about 7-9 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add tomato paste; cook and stir for 1 more minute. Add water, diced tomatoes with their juices, corn, chili powder, salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Once the liquid boils, reduce the heat to low, stir in the rice, and cover. Cook for 18-20 minutes (or until the rice is tender), adjusting the heat as necessary to keep the mixture gently simmering.
  4. Remove the lid; fluff rice with a fork. Much of the liquid should be absorbed at this point. If it’s too wet for your liking, just simmer uncovered for a couple more minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover with the lid, and let the cheese melt for a minute or two. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve!

Notes

  • Use a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid. I like this 3.5-quart cast iron braiser.
  • This recipe is designed for and tested with long grain white rice. Do not substitute with other varieties (such as brown rice or instant rice), because other varieties will require different amounts of liquid and different cooking times.
  • Don’t omit the sugar. In order to achieve great tomato flavor, it’s important to balance acidity and sweetness. Too much acid or too much sugar yields a hash that tastes one-dimensional. The right amount of sugar perfectly balances the acidity of the tomatoes. Start with about 1 teaspoon of sugar here, and add more to taste, if necessary.
  • The cheese garnish and other toppings are optional, but they sure add great flavor! You can use shredded sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Pepper Jack, Colby, Colby Jack, or any other good melting cheese.
  • Adjust the heat. The chili powder gives this recipe for Texas hash a little bit of kick, but it’s still mild and kid-friendly. If you prefer a spicy hash, add a dash of cayenne, crushed red pepper flakes, diced jalapeno, or hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of the recipe Calories 545kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 1390mg (58%) Potassium 1106mg (32%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1494IU (30%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 276mg (28%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the recipe
Calories 545kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 1390mg 58%
Potassium 1106mg 24%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1494IU 30%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 276mg 28%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.