Easy Texas Hash - Retro Skillet Dinner
An easy 30 minute ground beef and rice skillet dinner with simple ingredients and big flavors.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet with lid
- aluminum foil optional, for skillet lid if needed
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef - 80/20
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin or to taste
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes (with their liquid)
- 1¼ cup water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers.Add the ground beef to the skillet and use a slotted spatula to break up the meat as it browns.
- Add the chopped onion and green pepper to the skillet along with the beef and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.Stir in the rice, salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
- Add the tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine.Cover and allow the simmer on the stovetop for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir well before serving.
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Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
May be frozen. Cool completely and add to an airtight freezer container or freezer bag. Label and date. Freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
