1950'S SPANISH RICE AKA TEXAS HASH

1950'S Spanish Rice Aka Texas Hash image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 c instant minute rice (up to 1 3/4 cup)
1 Tbsp oil
1/2 c onion, diced
1/2 whole green bell pepper, diced
1 14-oz can(s) crushed tomatoes
1 8-oz can(s) tomato sauce (or 2 cans if desired)
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 lb ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp mustard

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
2. Cook onion, green bell pepper, garlic and rice for several minutes, then add ground beef; cook until meat is no longer pink.
3. In a bowl, add mustard, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Mix well.
4. Drain grease from meat mixture.
5. Add tomato mixture.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cook on low heat, covered, for 20 minutes.
8. Notes: 1 10-ounce can of Rotel can be substituted for the crushed tomatoes. Add shredded cheese at end if desired.