Cheesy Mexican Style Beef Hash with Crispy Potato Top and Soured Cream

This Cheesy Mexican Style Beef Hash is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.

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Step 1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Step 2

Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel). Pop them onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

Step 3

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through.

Step 4

Get Prepped

Step 5

2 Meanwhile, halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 2cm chunks.

Step 6

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Step 7

Brown the Beef

Step 8

3 Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Step 9

When the oil is hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Step 10

Add the pepper to the pan and cook until softened, 5-7 mins, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 11

Simmer the Sauce

Step 12

4 Stir in the Mexican style spice mix and garlic, then cook for 1 min more.

Step 13

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, water for the beef (see ingredients for amount) and beef stock paste. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium.

Step 14

Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken, stirring occasionally, until there is almost no liquid left, 12-15 mins. Add a small splash of water if becomes too dry.

Step 15

Say Cheese

Step 16

5 Meanwhile, grate the cheese.

Step 17

Once the sauce has thickened, season to taste with salt and pepper if needed, then spoon into an ovenproof dish. Top with the roasted potatoes and sprinkle over the cheese.

Step 18

Bake on the top shelf of your oven until the cheese is melted and golden, 10-12 mins.

Step 19

Serve

Step 20

6 When ready, serve your beef hash in deep bowls with a dollop of soured cream on top for those who'd like it.

Step 21

Enjoy!

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