Description
One Pot Texas Hash is a quick, hearty, and flavorful skillet meal combining ground meat, vegetables, and bold Texan spices. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, it delivers a satisfying dish full of smoky, savory, and slightly spicy flavors perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced into small cubes
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato Base
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1 cup diced tomatoes
Liquids
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Spices
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Dice the onions, bell peppers, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and harmonious blending with the meat.
- Brown the Meat: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or skillet. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until fully browned, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Sauté Onion, Peppers, and Garlic: Add diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add Potatoes and Tomato Base: Stir in the diced potatoes and tomato paste or diced tomatoes, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
- Season and Simmer: Pour in beef broth or water and add smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Final Touch and Serve: Once the potatoes are cooked and the liquid mostly evaporated, adjust seasoning if needed, give a final stir, and serve the hash hot.
Notes
- Use small potato cubes to ensure they cook faster and evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning the meat; cook in batches if necessary for better caramelization.
- Use fresh or high-quality spices for vibrant and authentic flavor.
- Add liquid gradually to avoid a soggy hash; start with less broth and add as needed.
- Let the hash rest covered for a few minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Texan / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg