Texas Hash

Ground beef, onions, green pepper, tomatoes, rice and chili powder baked together in one casserole dish. A hearty one-dish dinner that serves 4 to 6.

Naturally gluten-freeVegetarian with swapsDairy-freeNo added sugar

Allergens: none of the major food allergens in the ingredients as written. Check package labels, which can change.

Baked Texas hash casserole of ground beef, rice, onion, green pepper and tomatoes in a red baking dish
  • Prep 15 min
  • Cook 1 hr 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Yield 4 to 6 servings

Updated

Jump to: Ingredients | Instructions | Tips | Questions | Nutrition | Print recipe

Texas Hash is an old-fashioned skillet-to-oven casserole that turns a pound of ground beef into a filling dinner. Beef, plenty of onion and green pepper are browned together, then mixed with canned tomatoes, uncooked rice and chili powder.

Everything bakes covered for an hour, during which the rice cooks right in the tomato juices and soaks up all the flavor. It is simple, inexpensive and needs nothing more than a salad on the side.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 large onions, sliced
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

To make it vegetarian

  • For the ground meat, use a plant-based ground meat, or cooked lentils mixed with finely chopped mushrooms.

Meat substitutes change the flavor, texture and cooking time: cook plant-based meats to the package directions, and tofu and mushrooms only need to brown and heat through. The nutrition on this page is for the original recipe. See all our vegetarian recipes.

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown. In a large skillet, cook and stir the ground beef, onions and green pepper until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain off the fat.
  3. Add the rest. Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, the rice, salt, chili powder and pepper, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon. Heat through.
  4. Bake. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake for 1 hour, until the rice is tender.
  5. Serve. Stir gently and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

350Calories
26 gCarbohydrates
3 gFiber
23 gNet carbs
19 gProtein
19 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 5 servings (the recipe serves 4 to 6), using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

Gluten-freeDairy-freeBudget-friendlyVegetarian with swapsNo added sugar

Tips

  • Food safety: cook ground beef and pork to 160°F, and ground turkey or chicken to 165°F, checked with an instant-read thermometer in the center.
  • Use regular long-grain rice, not instant. Instant rice turns mushy with the long bake.
  • Add a pinch of cumin or a can of drained kidney beans for more Tex-Mex flavor.
  • Top each serving with shredded cheddar if you like.

Questions about this recipe

What is Texas Hash?
Texas Hash is a casserole of ground beef, onions, green pepper, tomatoes and rice, seasoned with chili powder and baked until the rice is tender.
Can I cook Texas Hash on the stove?
Yes. After adding the tomatoes and rice, cover the skillet and simmer on low for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender. Add a little water if it gets dry.
Why is my rice still hard?
The dish needs to stay tightly covered so the steam cooks the rice. If the rice is still firm after an hour, add a few tablespoons of water and bake 10 minutes longer.

Serve it with

Build the whole dinner: sides, sauce and dessert ›

More beef and steak recipes

All beef and steak recipes | All recipes | Cooking guide and safe temperatures