Who does not love a wonderful meal filled with spicy flavors! This Easy Skillet Texas Hash delivers all the Southwest comfort in one dish! So easy to change-up ingredients to appease your dietary needs! Can exchange ground turkey for sirloin! This spicy ground beef hash is loaded with peppers and rice and topped with melted Mexican cheese. Ready in less than 40 minutes! #foodbloggers4tx

Back in the day, I was a flight attendant and my training was done in Texas! I quickly fell in love with the wonderful people and the awesome state of Texas. I have the best memories of wonderful work colleagues and a great job! Most of all, I discovered new foods! Yup, this New York girl learned a lot! The world of Tex-Mex opened up to me! I flipped for queso, quesadillas, and fajita! Then there was the most magnificent dish, Texas Hash! Oh yes, the first time I had this dish, I knew I would love it forever! Over the years, I have made this meal many times! Today, I bring you my Easy Skillet Texas Hash!

Over the years I have made Texas Hash many times and it's always a hit! Whether its Game Day, Pot Luck or family get together, this is super popular! I am always asked for the recipe. When I do freezer planning meals, this Easy Skillet Texas Hash recipe is always in the mix. Easy and affordable to prepare for my family.

What is Texas Hash?

Texas Hash is a ground beef recipe that is usually cooked with rice, peppers, tomatoes, and some spices.

What can I substitute if I do not want to cook with rice?

If you are on a low-carb or Keto diet, use cauliflower rice in lieu of rice for this Texas Hash Recipe!

Tips on how to make Easy Skillet Texas Hash:

Use gluten-free Success rice that is ready in 10 minutes.
Brown rice works well too!
I have found it easier to make the rice and add into the dish, ensures perfect rice.
Feel free to add in other veggies your family loves like mushrooms and broccoli.
Use ground sirloin, turkey or chicken. For this who are vegetarians, crumbled Tofu works well too!

I am Blessed to be in a wonderful community of food bloggers who support one another! We cannot solve all the economic and emotional damage that Hurricane Harvey brought to the Southwest! However, as a group of food bloggers, we have decided to join together to raise awareness and support for those affected by Hurricane Harvey! We have joined together to bring awareness to wonderful organizations you can support to hopefully donate to Hurricane Harvey victims! Here are some wonderful organization:

Houston Food Bank -http://www.houstonfoodbank.org
Salvation Army - Houston -http://salvationarmyhouston.org
Samaritan’s Purse - https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-harvey/
American Red Cross - http://rdcrss.org/2vNygmj

The Texas Diaper Bank - https://texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com/
Save The Children -http://www.savethechildren.org/.../Hurricane_Harvey.htm
The Houston Humane Society -http://www.houstonhumane.org

How to make easy ground beef Texas Hash:

Cook rice according to the package.
In a large skillet, brown the beef and drain off any excess fat.
Add to the skillet, the onion, red pepper, orange pepper and jalapeno. Saute to soften the vegetables, around 5 minutes.
Add in the minced onion and garlic, saute until onions are translucent.
Add to the skilled, fire roasted diced tomatoes and its juices, corn, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cooked rice, ground chipotle pepper, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
Let simmer about 15 minutes.
Serve with cornbread or Texas Toast.

Some other quick and easy recipe you will enjoy:

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