Grandma Jones Texas Hash Recipes

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• In large, deep skillet, or Dutch oven, brown ground beef along with onion and green pepper. Drain. Return to pan.
• Add chili powder, mix thoroughly then flatten. Layer with rice, then tomatoes. Add enough water to cover tomatoes. Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Top with Velveeta Cheese. Return lid and let sit 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.