Mexi-taco hash browns

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean ground beef
½cupFrozen Ore-Ida Chopped Onions
1Clove garlic; minced
1can(8 oz) tomato sauce
¾teaspoonSalt; divided
1teaspoonChili powder
1tablespoonButter or margarine
1tablespoonVegetable oil
½pack(26 oz) Ore-Ida Southern Style Hash Browns; thawed
1largeTomato; sliced
1cupShredded Mexican Cheese blend

Directions

In a large saucepan, brown ground beef with onions and garlic; drain. Add tomato sauce, ½ tsp salt and chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, combine butter and oil in a 10-inch nonstick oven proof skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add hash browns, pressing into one layer. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt. Cook 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn with large spatula. Continue cooking 4-5 minutes or until bottom of potatoes are golden brown, reducing heat if hash browns are cooking too quickly. Spoon meat mixture over potatoes; top with tomato slices and cheese. Broil 3-4 inches from heat sources for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Recipe by: Homemaker Schools - Spring 1998 Posted to brand-name-recipes by The Taillons <taillon@...> on Apr 08, 1998