Texas Hash

A wonderful blend of vegetables, rice and ground beef. All you need is a crisp green salad and a nice warm loaf of sourdough bread to top it all off.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 543 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 3 slices processed American cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart (8 inch round) casserole dish.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in instant rice, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a medium skillet over high heat, brown ground beef with onions and green pepper. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Stir cooked rice into the beef mixture. Mix in the corn, salt and pepper.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into prepared casserole dish. Cut the American cheese slices in half and place over the top.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.