Texas Hash

“Another staple casserole for families. Have it ready to pop in the oven after work for a quick, hearty meal. I had to revise this when I learned I was allergic to tomatoes and peppers.” – Calla Ferre

“We had this a lot growing up. We always used rice in this recipe. ” – April Ferre

Texas Hash

Course: Main Courses – Beef, Main Courses – Casseroles

Ingredients

Original Recipe

  • 3 Large Onions Sliced
  • 1 Large Green Pepper Minced
  • 3 Tablespoons Fat
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 2 Cups (#1 Tall Can) Cooked Tomato
  • 1 Cup Uncooked White Rice or 2 Cups Noodles
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Cup Cheese Grated (Optional)

Revised Recipe

  • 3 Large Onions
  • 3 Tablespoons Fat
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 2 Cups Uncooked White Rice
  • 1 1/2 Cup Corn
  • 1 15-Ounce Can Green Beans
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 3/4 Cup Water Hot
  • 2 Packets Beef Broth
  • 1 Cup Cheese Grated

Instructions

Original Recipe

  • Cook onion and green pepper in fat until onions are yellow. Add and fry ground beef until mixture falls apart. Drain off any fat.
  • Stir in tomatoes, rice or noodles, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Revised Recipe

  • Cook onion in fat until onions are yellow. Add and fry ground beef until mixture falls apart. Drain off any fat.
  • Stir in corn, green beans, rice, chili powder and beef broth dissolved in hot water.

Bake

  • Pour into greased 2-quart (8-inch) casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, removing cover for last 15 minutes of bake time and topping with grated cheese. Serve hot.
  • Makes 6 servings.

1950 Recipe – Jean Hansen – Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook, 1950. Revised by Calla Ferre.