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Bowl of seasoned ground beef mixed with colorful peppers and onions

Texas Hash

A hearty one-skillet Texas Hash made with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, chili powder, and savory seasonings.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired
Keyword: beef and rice dinner, ground beef and rice skillet, Texas Hash, Texas Hash recipe
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese optional

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, minced garlic, ground beef, dry mustard, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
  • Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the ground beef is fully browned and broken into small pieces. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  • Add the uncooked long grain white rice and tomato paste to the skillet. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Cook the rice and tomato paste mixture for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover the skillet with a lid.
  • Reduce the heat as needed and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the mixture gently with a fork.
  • If the mixture appears too wet, continue cooking uncovered for an additional 2 minutes, or until the excess liquid has reduced.
  • Sprinkle grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese over the top, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten free, use a certified gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, as some brands may contain gluten-based ingredients.
Confirm that the chili powder, dry mustard, canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and shredded cheese are labeled gluten free.
Use plain long grain white rice, which is naturally gluten free, and avoid seasoned rice blends unless certified gluten free.
Prepare the recipe with clean utensils, cookware, and surfaces to prevent cross-contact if serving someone with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.