Southwestern Beef Hash

This hearty Southwestern-style ground beef hash is a family-pleasing, quick and easy dish.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
3 cups frozen potatoes O'Brien
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup chunky home-style salsa
1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional)
1/4 cup ripe olive slices (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Pour off drippings.
2. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in salsa. Continue cooking 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
4. Garnish with green onion and ripe olive slices if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.