Southwestern Hash Recipes

SOUTHWEST HASH WITH ADOBO-LIME CREMA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes, onion and red pepper in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Toss to coat. Roast 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, adding beans during the last 10 minutes of cooking time., Place 2-3 in. of water in a large saucepan or skillet with high sides. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into a small bowl; holding bowl close to surface of water, slip each egg into water., Cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water., In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice and adobo sauce. Divide sweet potato mixture among 4 bowls; top each with an egg, sour cream mixture and, if desired, avocado. Sprinkle with cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN HASH WITH EGGS

Steps:

• In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, cook pork in oil until browned, about 4 minutes. Add potato, onion, garlic and green pepper; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, bouillon, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Make four wells in the hash; break an egg into each. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until the eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve over tortillas.

SOUTHWESTERN SWEET POTATO HASH WITH EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Put the bacon on a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet or baking dish and bake until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings on the baking sheet. Add the sweet potato, red onion and bell pepper to the baking sheet and season with the chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss well to coat. Bake until the vegetables are tender and browned, about 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice the vegetables from the salad kit and transfer to a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the dressing from the salad kit with the sour cream and lime juice; set aside.
• Stir the lime zest into the vegetables on the baking sheet and make 4 wells in the mixture; crack 1 egg into each. Bake until the egg whites are almost set, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle the eggs with the Mexican cheese blend and the shredded cheese from the salad kit. Continue to bake until the cheese melts, 2 more minutes.
• Sprinkle the salad over the hash and drizzle with the dressing mixture. Top with the tortilla strips from the salad kit and the bacon and cilantro. Serve with hot sauce.

SOUTHWESTERN BRISKET HASH

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and cook, undisturbed, until they start to color, about 5 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until golden, about 3 more minutes. Add the red onion and jalapeno; season with salt and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in the brisket and cook until heated through. Add 3/4 cup brisket sauce and cook, stirring, until absorbed, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the Swiss chard until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt, then arrange the sliced cheese on top. Cook until the cheese begins to melt, about 1 more minute.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and season with salt. Cook until the whites are set, about 3 minutes.
• Divide the hash among plates; top each with a fried egg. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup brisket sauce in the empty skillet. Drizzle on the hash. Serve with the avocado.
• Combine the brown sugar, chile powder, cumin, celery salt, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Rub all over the brisket, then transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Combine 3/4 cup ketchup, the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in another small bowl. Pour over the brisket along with 3/4 cup water. Cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
• Remove the brisket to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim off the excess fat from the sauce; stir in the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup. Reserve one-third of the brisket (about 12 ounces) and 1 cup of the brisket sauce for Southwestern Brisket Hash. Slice the remaining brisket and divide among plates. Top with some of the sauce and serve with potato salad and cornbread.
• Per serving: Calories 453; Fat 12 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 115 mg; Sodium 676 mg; Carbohydrate 16 g; Fiber 0 g; Protein 67 g

SOUTHWEST HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Whisk soup, sour cream and chiles in large bowl until blended.
• Stir in potatoes and 1-1/4 cups cheese; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 40 to 45 min. or until heated through.

SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST HASH

Steps:

• Bring potatoes to a boil in a pot of salted water. Cook until knife-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook jalapeno, scallions, tomatoes, beans, yeast, and tempeh, stirring, until tomatoes begin to break down, 5 to 7 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until heatedthrough. Remove pan from heat and gently stir in avocado. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with reserved scallion.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF HASH

Steps:

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