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    Easy Skillet Texas Hash

    Published: Sep 12, 2017 · Modified: Jul 12, 2018 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    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

    An aerial view of texas hash in a large aluminum skillet topped with Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro

    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!

    An aerial view of a texas hash recipe cooked in an aluminum skillet. Topped with melted Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro

    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.

    Cooked Texas hash picked up on a serving spoon with Mexican cheese dripping from the spoon back into the skillet

    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!

    An angle shot of texas hash in a white serving bowl that is topped with melted cheese and garnished with cilantro

     

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    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.

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    easy skillet Texas Hash

    Easy Skillet Texas Hash

    A tasty skillet meal ready in no time! Filled with ground sirloin beef, veggies, and tomatoes. Perfect for a crowd, family dinner, or Game Day meal.
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    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 413kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 medium red pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium orange pepper, chopped
    • 1 medium jalapeno, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic,minced
    • 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
    • 8.5 ounce can no-salt added corn, drained
    • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
    • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
    • 1 cup white rice Note 1
    • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon chili powder Note 2½
    • 2 teaspoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • 8 ounces low-fat shredded Mexican cheese
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    Instructions

    • Cook rice according to package, set aside.
    • In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef. Also, break up the beef as it browns.
    • Drain any excess grease from the browned beef.
    • To the browned beef in the skillet, add the onion, red pepper, orange pepper and jalapeno. Saute to soften the vegetables, around 5 minutes.  Add the minced garlic and stir for another minute.
    • 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. Give a good stir to the ingredients. Turn heat to low, put a lid on the skillet and simmer for about 15 minutes. 
    • After 15 minutes, remove lid and stir mixture. Check the seasoning, adjust if needed. Top the beef with the shredded Mexican cheese, cover the skillet with the lid. Let cheese melt, around 1-2 minutes. Remove lid, sprinkle with the fresh parsley or cilantro.
    • Serve immediately with Texas toast or cornbread.

    NOTES

    Note 1: Brown rice can be used.
    Note 2: Start with ½ teaspoon of chili powder. Add more depending on how spicy you like your food.
    • To drain grease, I use a slotted spoon and paper towel lined bowl. I scoop the beef out with a slotted spoon to the paper-lined plate. Any excess grease in the skillet, remove and discard.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2160IU | Vitamin C: 59.5mg | Calcium: 491mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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    Please note, we planned this prior to Hurricane Irma.! I hope to do the same for Hurricane Irma!

     Check out all the wonderful food blogger recipes who are supporting this event! They have created amazing recipes! I cannot wait to try them all.   #foodbloggers4tx

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