I love meals that come together easily and quickly and today’s Easy Gluten Free Chili Hash is a perfect example. Loaded with bold flavors from the quick and easy chili and utilizing frozen hash browns for speed makes this one delicious and hearty meal you can have on the table in no time!
As it neared dinner time, I looked in the refrigerator and realized that I had ground beef ready – what could I make with it? Of course, The Artist immediately suggested I make pasta sauce, his go-to comfort food, but I wanted something different. Digging around on the Internet for recipes that utilize ground beef gave me the idea for chili. Now how to incorporate the frozen potatoes I had on hand?
Because they were diced potatoes and not the shredded variety, a hash came to mind. But not a breakfast version, something for dinner – and today’s chili hash was born!
If you prefer a vegetarian meal, you can use canned black or pinto beans in place of the ground beef. And for dairy-free, leave off the cheese or use a dairy-free option.
This dish was extremely easy to make and would be perfect for beginning cooks to try their hand at. If you aren’t comfortable with using a knife and chopping the onions and bell peppers, you can hit up your local grocery store salad bar and pick up pre-chopped veggies. Some gourmet grocers also sell pre-chopped vegetables in the produce section.
You can serve the chili without the potatoes in a more traditional way if you prefer. And of course, the hash browns make a wonderful beginning to any day, but when served together you have a delicious and filling meal that the whole family will love.
I made my chili very mild tonight to make it easier on The Artist’s tummy and suitable for little ones. But you can add chipotle powder to boost the heat level. I like the smoky notes that it gives any dish. You can also pass hot sauce at the table and let everyone customize their meal.
I hope you make this really easy and delightful Easy Gluten Free Chili Hash for your family. If they are anything like The Artist and me, they will inhale it and clean their plates! 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend – see you back here for Chocolate Monday!
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Key Ingredients for Easy Gluten Free Chili Hash:
- Oil, onion, bell pepper, ground beef, garlic, chili powder, oregano
- Cumin, brown sugar, tomato sauce, cubed hash brown potatoes
PRO Tip:
If you have a favorite chili recipe that you love, by all means use it for this dish. The one in the recipe is a very simple, easy version so you can get this on the table quickly.
How to make Easy Gluten Free Chili Hash:
- Sauté the onions and bell peppers until softened; add the beef and cook until browned, breaking up clumps, draining off grease
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste; stir in tomato sauce and cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes to blend the flavors
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed; while chili is simmering, heat oil in large skillet and cook the frozen potatoes until browned on both sides
- Scoop some potatoes into each serving bowl and top with a ladle or two of the chili; add whatever garnishes you like such as chopped green onions, grated cheese, sour cream, etc.
PRO Tip:
The recipe calls for a red bell pepper which has a softer flavor profile than other colors, but use whatever you have on hand or prefer.
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- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Colander
- Box grater
- Large, deep skillet
- Large skillet
- Ladle
- Serving bowls
Gluten-Free Tips:
Nearly all of Ore-Ida brand hash browns are gluten-free and clearly marked making it easy to know which ones are safe for you and your family. When using spice blends, always be sure to check with the manufacturer to be certain they do not contain any gluten ingredients.
You can adjust any recipe to gluten-free by using 120 grams per cup of my favorite gluten-free flour blend. If you are using another brand of gluten-free flour, whisk the mix, spoon it lightly into a measuring cup until mounded, level off the top with a straight edge, and weigh the flour left in the cup. Use that weight as your standard per cup of that specific flour. Commercial blends such as Pamela’s, Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1, or King Arthur Measure for Measure are all good choices.
Easy Gluten Free Chili Hash
Easy Gluten Free Chili Hash is loaded with bold flavors from the quick and easy chili, and using frozen hash browns for speed makes this a delicious and hearty meal you can have on the table in no time!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1-1/2 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 to 4 tbsp chili powder (Penzeys and McCormick have gluten-free blends)
- 1 to 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher or fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 cups strained tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 (32 oz; 907g) bag Ore-Ida gluten-free diced (O'Brien style) hash brown potatoes
- Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, etc.
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and bell peppers. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened, about 4 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking up clumps, until fully browned. Drain off excess grease.
- Stir in the garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and
brown sugar until seasonings are evenly distributed. Stir in the tomato sauce and cook on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. - While the chili is simmering, in a second large skillet, heat remaining 2 tbsp oil and cook the frozen potatoes as directed on the package.
- When browned on both sides, scoop some of the potatoes into each serving bowl. Top with a ladle or two of the chili, garnish with your favorite toppings, and serve immediately.
- Recipe can be found at www.theheritagecook.com
Notes
Nearly all of Ore-Ida brand hash browns are gluten-free and clearly marked making it easy to know which ones are safe for you and your family. When using spice blends, always be sure to check with the manufacturer to be certain they do not contain any gluten ingredients.
You can adjust any recipe to gluten-free by using 120 grams per cup of my favorite gluten-free flour blend. If you are using another brand of gluten-free flour, whisk the mix, spoon it lightly into a measuring
cup until mounded, level off the top with a straight edge, and weigh the flour left in the cup. Use that weight as your standard per cup of that specific flour. Commercial blends such as Pamela's, Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1, or King Arthur Measure for Measure are all good choices.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 675Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1123mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 11gSugar: 6gProtein: 47g
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