One-Skillet Texas Hash

5 from 1 vote

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

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword ground beef and rice, recipe for texas hash, texas hash, texas hash recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 545kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

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.
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.
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.
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.
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!

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.