This beef, veggies and rice casserole is easy to make and a family favorite.
Texas Hash Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 pound lean ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
salt and pepper to taste
3 slices processed American cheese
How to Make Texas Hash
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart (8 inch round) casserole dish.
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.
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.
Stir cooked rice into the beef mixture. Mix in the corn, salt and pepper.
Pour the mixture into prepared casserole dish. Cut the American cheese slices in half and place over the top.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Texas Hash Nutritions
Calories: 542.5 calories
Carbohydrate: 64.5 g
Cholesterol: 70.1 mg
Fat: 21.1 g
Fiber: 4.4 g
Protein: 23.8 g
SaturatedFat: 9.3 g
ServingSize:
Sodium: 720.3 mg
Sugar: 7.3 g
TransFat:
UnsaturatedFat:
Texas Hash Reviews
I made this for my daycare kids lunch and they loved it I thought it was great Very easy and fast. Changes I made: Used long grain white rice (not instant), half an onion, 2 red mini sweet bell peppers, added 1 clove garlic chopped, 1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, grated cheddar cheese on top. This is a meal that my husband will love so I plan on making it again.
We just got done eating this so I thought Id write a quick review. This was pretty good with the changes I made based on other reviews. I added a large clove of garlic, minced, a can of drained black beans, and a large red pepper instead of green. I used the full 2 tablespoons of chili powder, and did NOT drain the diced tomatoes. Maybe the person who said the result was soupy didnt drain the grease out after browning the ground beef with the peppers and onions. I used plenty of salt and pepper but still think next time I make it I will add some worchestershire sauce. Dont get me wrong, it was more then edible; my son had 2 helpings It just could have used a touch more zip. Thanks for a good base recipe...an update 11/12/08: If you are using a good brand of chili powder, you may want to cut back to one tablespoon...the first few times I made this I used "bargain" chili powder (.99)and 2 tablespoons was fine...this last time I used McCormicks and 2 tablespoons made it a little too spicy for us. Oh, also, I used muenster cheese, because thats what I had, now THAT was good.
This was great We all loved it. I doubled the bell pepper, used brown rice instead of instant white and shredded cheddar instead of processed American, and I also added Tabasco and Worcestershire for some spice. Definitely a keeper at our house.
Everyone in my family loved this when I served it for dinner last night I have to please picky eaters ages 6 to 60 so that says alot Made it again & added a can of black beans - awesome
This was very good. I made this a lot easier though. Bought diced tomatoes with green pepper already in them. Only needed to use 1 pan as well. Brown ground beef and drain. Add all ingredients, including uncooked rice. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes. Put cheese slices on top and they melt just fine. Rice will also be cooked.
We absolutely loved this. I made it to recipe and added a small can chopped green chilis. Served with corn muffins.
This is a simple, easy, quick dinner and my kids loved it. The only thing I did differently was I added black beans and 2 cloves of garlic. I also added a packet of mild Chili seasoning because I felt it was a little bland. Instead of sliced cheese I used a fiesta blend cheese in a bag and sprinkled it liberally over the casserole. Thanks for the recipe its a keeper.
I thought this was a little bland. I did only use 1 Tbsp chili powder, for the kids sake, but I could probably have used the 2 the recipe calls for. The flavor was very tomatoey and the meat didnt have much taste. I will probably make this again, but next time Ill add garlic salt and maybe some celery other veggie to the dish.
I followed recipe except I used chopped celery instead of bell pepper..Excellent, quick entree...
My husband made this last night and he thinks it is wonderful. Even the picky children ate it. Wonderful dish. Thanks
My family really enjoyed this recipe. I added garlic and cut back on the onion when browning the ground beef. The only bad comment I got was next time make more cause there wasnt enough.
This is really good. Im giving it five stars based on some simple, basic changes. I read other reviews about it being bland, so I sauteed some minced garlic. I added a can of chili beans (others suggested black beans, but I didnt have any), & a few dashes of worchestershire. I substituted jasmine rice for instant and used yellow and orange peppers instead of green. The rest of the ingredients were the same, except I only added 1 T chili powder because I included the liquid with the chili beans. I think I made too much rice because I needed a 15 ounce can of tomato sauce when others thought it was soupy - mine was too dry. I will make this again Kids even liked it.
This was very good. I used 1/4 each of red, yellow, orange and green bell peppers. I thought the black beans sounded like a good idea but I didnt have any and used a can of pinto beans with jalapenos instead. I dont care for processed american cheese so I used cojack. Im about to have a serving of the left overs right now, yummy
This was very good. I reduced the chili powder to 1 T since I was feeding a toddler -- also chopped the veggies, including the tomatoes, very fine. Omitted cheese since daughter is allergic.She really ate it up As I prepared it, I would rate it a 4 star recipe...but Im sure including the cheese would have been kicked it up a notch.
Makes lots of leftovers and tastes GREAT
This was very easy to make, but I didnt think it was very good. It was very runny. Maybe draining the diced tomatoes wouldve helped that. I like a thicker sauce. Wont be making this again.
A very good base recipe to add whatever you want. We replaced instant rice with regular (keep in mind instant rice requires 1:1 ratio where regular rice is 2:1 water and rice). We also used cheddar instead of that nasty processed American cheese stuff and added Tabasco Chipotle for a little heat. The dish also could use some texture so well try crumbling tortilla chips over the top next time, but I could see Fritos going nicely on top if youre into that.
Ridiculously awesome One of my guests even commented about passing the recipe on to his boss (owns a restaurant). I did make a little bit of changes just due to lack of supplies. I did not use the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, or green peppers. Instead I used pizza sauce (all I had) and 1/2 cup chunky salsa. Also instead of regular white rice I used the black beans & rice mix you can find in the Latin (or ethnic?) food section. I also covered the whole top of the casserole dish with the processed American cheese... as I love cheese :) If I would suggest anything to anyone about changing the recipe it would be change out for the black beans & rice instead... it totally adds the missing kick
Ok, this is really really good. I just got through eating this and I was actually impressed. I did take the advice of another member and added some Ranch Style beans and put it over buttermilk cornbread-YUM I also put a dollup of sour cream on top of it all. As far as tweaking the recipe, I used 2 cups of water and 2 cups of rice, I added several dashes of worchestershire sauce. I also used diced tomatoes that had peppers and onions already in them-but I did brown the ground beef with a 1/4 of chopped up onion. I also put in a teaspooon of celery salt and used a WHOLE 14 oz can of tomatoe sauce.Over all, this is an EXCELLENT recipe. My daughter, husband AND myself all went back for seconds My daughter ate her seconds with tortilla chips for a change and she said is AWESOME This would be very good in a slow cooker this fall
This was wonderful -- true comfort food and so easy My husband absolutely loved it. I used regular rice rather than minute rice (cooking it longer, of course). I thought the amount of rice in the recipe was perfect. Well definitely be making it again. Thanks for a great recipe.
We thought this was just ok. Added sourcream and ate it w/ corn chips to add more flavor. Wont make this again.
It was good, but I think Id add less chili powder. We added a cup of frozen peas - well make it again and alter it a bit. It was just a bit bland (under the mask of chili powder)
I was a little skeptical while making this, but it turned out tasting great Everybody loved it It kind of tastes like goulash but with a kick. We served it with bread and butter. Lots of leftovers (Probably could serve up to 8 people.)
Ive made this several times. i only use 1 tsp chili pepper for the kids. and i always add garlic salt and paprika. also i substitute mozzarella cheese instead of processed. yummy
This is a good one. I served with tortilla chips on the side. I also made this with ground turkey to reduce the fat and it was still very tasty.
I would have given this 5 stars, but I changed the recipe up a bit. I added peas, yellow and red bell pepper. The diced tomatoes I used had jalapeos and peppers in it, so I omitted the chili powder and I sprinkled with cheddar cheese. I also used brown rice. So delicious, will be making again for sure
This was a lot better than I thought it would be. I did make a few changes such as omitting the bell pepper (didnt have any on hand) added several cloves of minced garlic, small can of green chiles and a dash of cumin & cayenne pepper. Amazingly both my teenage daughters enjoyed it. Next time Ill try adding some black beans as suggested by several people.
This meal was wonderful My husband and I really enjoyed it and this also made for great left overs. I made a few changes, when browning the meat I added minced garlic with the onions and bell peppers, for seasoning I used cumin, celantro along with the salt & pepper. And instead of adding the cheese before placing in the oven, I did afterward.
My mother used to make this when we were kids. After I got married I tried to make it for my husband. My mother never showed us how to make it and I didnt have a phone to ask her how. I also didnt know what it was called so by trial and error I made it using my memory of what it should taste like. My mother never did know what it was called and I thought she just made it up. Imagine my suprise to stumble on this old family recipe on this sight and finaly have a name to give it when I serve it to my family. Thank you
Very good and easy, I only add bit of garlic powder
Very good and quick. My kids loved it I didnt use instant rice. I used regular rice, cooked it and add it all together to bake. I also used only 4 - 6 oz of tomato sauce so it wouldnt have an overpowering tomato tatse. Other than that its awesome and I will be making periodically.
This recipe is great and my whole family chows it down every time I make it Only change was decreasing the chili powder to 1 Tbsp as my littlest one doesnt like things too spicy Thanks for sharing
Excellent Didnt have any green pepper on hand, so I doubled the onion. Turned out great...very simple, inexpensive, and filling I will definitely be making again
This was great I altered it a tad by using fresh tomatos and some chopped zuchinni from our garden and left over rice from the frig. Will definately make again.
Not too good
A great change of pace. Will be making it again.
I found this recipe to be quite good. Its sorta like a beefed up Spanish rice. My wife loves Spanish rice and was impressed with this casserole. I on the other hand am not a big Spanish rice fan but I did enjoy this. Im sure this is one that will be made again.
I have made this recipe several times because its so quick, easy and tastey. I add a can of ranch style beans and I serve buttermilk cornbread (recipe from this site) with this dish.
Very easy to make I used 2 cups of rice, because 1 just didnt look like it would be enough. I also used a frozen bag of Gumbo Vegetable Medley, which is basically peppers, corn, and okra. Dethawed the frozen veggies by putting them in a pot on the stove with 2 cans of Roasted Red Pepper Diced Tomatoes. Mixed the cooked beef, cooked rice, and veggies in a large casserole dish and topped with a bag of Colby & Monterrey shredded cheese. Only put it in the oven for about 10 minutes, to melt the cheese since everything was basically cooked. Instead of chili powder I used quite a bit of Garlic Pepper because we love the stuff Will make again
Awesome recipe. Absolutely delicious, not too heavy but just right Will definitely be making again
My family loved this recipe, I used leftover rice instead of using minute rice and used diced italian tomatoes and used shredded cheese on top, only a tiny bit leftover and very economical when ground beef on sale, I made this for about USD6.00 for a family of 5. Thanks
I made as written with the exception of using processed cheese. We used real shredded 4 cheese Mexican. Cant stand the processed stuff. I found it very, very bland. My kids and husband thought it was ok...but they werent overly impressed.
EXCELLENT
A very good one dish recipe I used frozen cooked corn instead of the canned variety. I also used velveeta cheese for the top, very tasty and great when reheated. I think I might try this with red peppers next time for the added kick.
This was a wonderful meal that both my husband and I really enjoyed. We dont like tomatoes so we left them out and added more corn than what the recipe called for. The only thing I will change next time is not to use the processed cheese. I didnt care for that flavor. Next time I will try cheddar.
This is quick and easy. My whole family loved it and had seconds. I made some substitutions, just used what I had in the pantry. I had 1/2 tsp chili powder so I substituted 1/2 pack of taco seasoning(the dry powdered kind) and extra tomato sauce since I didnt have canned tomatoes or cheese. It was still good. We will have this again at our house.
I didnt care for this recipe. It was more of a mish-mosh of ingredients than a casserole. It tasted okay, but looked awful. More of a side-dish than a main course casserole. Wont make it again.
My family is very hard to please and this dish did it
This stuff was so good I served it with plain sourdough toast and I loved it. My non-picky child loved it, too and the other liked it, she just picked out the onions.I will definately make this a regular meal for our family. Thanks Suzanne
This was a great dish and my boyfriend really enjoyed it. We put tortilla chips on our plate and scooped some hash on top with a couple tsp. of sour cream. It was delicious..
It was alright. I though that it tasted better with chips or tacos instead of eating it on its own. Good as a filling dip. Easy to prepare though.
We thought this was great Followed recipe exactly except added 2 cloves of garlic to the meat while browning. Also, be sure to cut your onion & green pepper in large chunks. Thanks for sharing
This was a change of pace and very tasty. Will make again.
Oh we love this exactly thesame recipe l have in hand but l love this because of the added corn. YUM Even my 14mons old love it. This is hubbys fave
I used long grain rice and omitted the tomato sauce and the water. I used 1/2 cup chicken broth, Mexi blend cheese instead of American cheese and a can of pinto beans (liquid included) instead of the corn. I also added 2 minced garlic cloves and seasoned everything with Lawrys Seasoned salt, black pepper and cumin. We liked it.
This was quick and esy to make. Tasted a bit like stuffed peppers. Very Good. I used a little more rice than recipe called for and also extra cheese. My husband and 15 month year old like it too Will definately make it again.
My husband and I thought this had good flavor...quick and easy meal to put together.
This was a good recipe. I added creole seasoning to the ground meat while it was cooking. I used salsa instead of the diced tomatoes. I also added cumin and red pepper flakes with a touch of paprika to the beef mixture in addition to the chili powder with a couple more dashes of creole seasoning. I didnt have any cheese so I had to omit that, but I can tell that it would have put this dish over the top. I really liked it. My 3-year-old didnt, but shes picky so thats not saying much. :) This dish tastes like spanish rice with gound beef and cheese.
Wonderful Makes a 9 X 13 casserole to feed a bunch. Thank you
This is a very easy and delicious recipe to prepare. Didnt change a thing.
Very satisfying. I added a can of black beans and didnt top it with cheese to cut back on cooking time. I served it over corn chips. My two-year-old said, "Thanks for the yummy food, Mom." Leftovers are great with just a little bit of mayo. Makes tons
I was really excited about all the 4 and 5 star ratings and couldnt wait to make this recipe. Sadly tho, my family did not like it....my daughter said it tasted like cheap tex-mex. While it was edible, it was not good. I tried to think what I could do to enhance the flavor, but just dont think it can be done. Ill pass on this one and leave it to those who rated it a 5.
Big hit with the family, will make again
This is a good comfort food. I used stewed tomatoes (all I had on hand), frozen corn, and brown rice. I also used shredded cheddar instead of the American. My boyfriend and I thought it was filling and yummy. Im having the leftovers right now and theyre delicious
Love this-I made this one night when I needed a one-pot meal in a hurry and this filled the bill nicely
My husband and I enjoyed this dish however my 3 year old twins would not touch it. I will make this again for myself and hubby and something else for the kids
When I was making this, I wasnt sure it was going to turn out well, but once it had baked in the oven it really set well. I did use regular cooked rice and used shredded cheddar because we just dont care for american cheese, but those are minor changes. It was a little too spicy for the kiddo, so I might try and tone it down a bit for her. But the hubby and I like spicy, and were pleased with the end result.
Very good, super easy with ingredients you always have around.
I thought it was just ok, buy my husband really liked it.
Ive been making this for years...without the cheese. Love it
Excellent, but please tell me, what is a "hubby"?
Kids loved it even my wife sat down long enough to eat. put it over tortilla chips. next time i will use spicy diced tomatoes and maybe some taco seasoning to give it more spice
DH really liked this, I just thought it was OK. I did add some Worcestershire, a chopped onion and some garlic. I used shredded cheddar instead of American cheese. I think you could just cover your skillet with a lid after topping with cheese - I dont think the baking part is necessary.
I really loved the recipe.
I make it without the corn and love it. Also I tip with cheddar not American cheese it has better flavor. My mom swears she invented this recipe when we lived in College Station, TX 40 years ago.
Absolutely fantastic. I loved this. I did omit the cheese.
This recipe was wonderful. I did not use two tablespoons of Chili powder as I have two small kids but no complaints.
This was so easy to make and quite tasty. Followed the recipe and had great results. Thank you
This is a delicious, easy-to-make, inexpensive dish that goes a long way. Used brown rice instead of white, a little less onion and omitted the green pepper (and glad I did upon tasting the end result). My diced tomatoes already had green chilies in them and as per others suggestions, I added one can of black beans. Used shredded Monterey Jack cheese for the top. So good Makes a lot and we ate it all week until it was gone. I can see this being good made into a burrito with some sour cream and jalapenos Great recipe
I was surprised at how good this was My changes, I used long grain rice with cilantro added "cilantro rice from my page", Added cilantro to meat when cooking, added a can of peas and carrots, and topped it with fresh chedder and colby cheese. Really good recipe. My suggestion for future preparation is to add a tamale type crust. This would really bring it to life. I highly recommend that more people start experimenting with fresh cilantro. It really ads to many types of dishes....Good eating
This reminds of a spanish rice recipe my mom made when I was a child, very tasty, just the right amount of spice and my 11 month old loves it.
My husband loved this recipe, I would cut down on the rice just a bit. We will definately fix this again.
I thought this tasted fairly bland like it was missing something. My family agreed there are much better things we preferring making with ground beef.
I loved it I made a number of changes and I will list them here.I didnt have any chili powder, so I added 1 tbs of taco seasoning and sprinkled red chili pepper flakes to taste.I cooked up 1 cup of basmati rice with 2 cups water before beginning. I used 1 large onion chopped, orange pepper instead of green for color. I also added some chopped fresh mushrooms because I like them, but I didnt add enough to make a difference. I used about a tbs of minced garlic and salt and pepper to taste. I defrosted about 1 1/2 cups frozen corn in the microwave instead of canned corn.. Also, I Lastly, after reading several reviews, I crumbled some whole grain crackers to try and add crunch (didnt notice them when eating), and perhaps most importantly, I grated about 2 cups of cheddar cheese to completely cover the top. Delicious We couldnt stop eating. I will definitely make this again
This turned out even better than I was expecting. I followed the advice of GOLDEN2930 & OTTERCOON and I used long grain rice instead of instant, 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, no chili powder, and a few dashes of worcestershire sauce. Thanks
I was unsure of making this at first but i added a can of kidney beans and used a bag of mexican cheese instead of slices. I omited the green pepper due to food allergy and it was yummy, my 14mo old handed me his plate for some more. He loved it, so did my 11 and 5 year old, and then theres my hubby who said you can make this again its a keep sweetie Thanks for the great recipe.
I made this one night and my family loved it/ I looked at the reviews and tried to improvise with green chilis and cilantro. Dont bother the original recipe was better. I used shredded cheese though instead.
I added Worcestershire sauce and garlic to the meat, but it just tasted too tomato-ey still, so I added a can of kidney beans, and served over tortilla chips, and then people liked it. Even my 2-year-old But I think the chips made it, really.
I liked, B...not so much, P 4.5, T...less corn, more meat
I will make it again. It is just like what my Mom made
Made this recipe years ago as written. Since then have modified/added my preferred ingredients: diced,seeded jalapeno peppers,minced garlic,cumin and diced tomatoes with chiles. This version is for those that like their food spicier, kids and adults. Great original recipe and modified version.
This was very good.
I made some changes. I used pinto beans, 4 oz chopped green chilis, Worcestershire sauce, beef bullion, minced and powdered garlic and Nature Season. I cut way back on he chili powder because I have one daughter that thinks she doesnt like it. I added the dry rice (with a little extra water) right into the skillet. I used velvetta and just stirred it in until melted. I did it all in the skillet, no oven. My picky one didnt really like it but, my other daughter and I liked it a lot. I will make it again.
My family loved this recipe. We will try it againCook/ChefSmith Family
Great comfort food. My wife and kids liked this a lot. The kids aversion to vegetables was not an issue. I doubled everything but the tomatoes and it turned out fine. Garlic salt is a good substitute for regular salt.
Pretty good I added a can of kidney beans to the mix. Added 2C of water and 1C of regular rice to the beef and just made it all on the stove top, cooking for about 35 minutes. Hearty and satisfying.
This is a GREAT EASY recipe It is my husbands favorite
This recipe is great. I do use ground turkey in place of the beef and shredded cheddar cheese in place of the American cheese. My kids love it and ask for it often.
My family absolutly loved this recipe, and demaned that i cook it again.great review from the Nichols family
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