Easy Tex Mex Hash

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 cups frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers (from 24-oz. pkg.)
• 1 cup chunky-style salsa
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, if desired
• 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend

Preparation

Step 1

In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef until thoroughly cooked. Remove ground beef from skillet; cover to keep warm. Discard drippings.

In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add potatoes; cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.

Stir in salsa, chili powder and ground beef. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.