Description
Texas Hash is a hearty, savory dish combining diced potatoes, onions, bell peppers, and seasoned ground beef or sausage, all cooked together to crispy perfection. It’s a classic comfort food perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a filling meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
- 1/2 lb ground beef or breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 eggs (fried or scrambled) for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to crisp and soften, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef or sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until potatoes are fully tender and crispy on edges.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with fried or scrambled eggs.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with chorizo or turkey sausage for different flavors.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Serve with warm tortillas or toast for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg