Grandma's Hash

Everything always tastes better at Grandma's house!  How is it that all Grandma's have a repertoire of the most delicious recipes?  Where did they find the food Bible?  And why is it that when you try to recreate those recipes they never taste the same?  If your Ukrainian it's probably because those pesky Babas like to leave out a few ingredients so that theirs always tastes better.  As for the rest of the Grandmas, unfortunately I don't have an answer to that question, but if you do please share!!!

Thankfully this gem of a recipe is one of the exceptions!  I remember my mom making this when I was little.  It was a favorite then, and it still is now. With only five ingredients that you likely already have on hand, my Grandma's hash recipe is quick, easy, delicious, and inexpensive!  Why not add this recipe to your freezer cooking list, as it's also great frozen and reheated!

Grandma's Hash
1 lb ground beef
1 c uncooked rice (cooked according to package instructions)
1 can crushed tomatoes OR pasta sauce OR tomato soup (with 1/2 can of water if using soup)
1/2 onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Brown beef in a pan with onion until the beef is cooked through and the onion is translucent.

Add rice, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper to the pan.  Stir to combine.  Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13" baking dish.

Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes until the top begins to darken.  To freeze, allow the hash to cool, cover with tin foil, label, and freeze.  Reheat in the oven until warmed through.

 

Obviously I have to be faster with my photos when it comes to one of Grandma's recipes.  But you get the general idea of what the dish should look like when it's finished in the oven!  If you are trying to sneak vegetables into picky eats, you could finley dice some peppers and mix them in as well.  I would suggest using a red pepper in this situation so the color doesn't throw them off.