I can still remember being about 5yrs old, watching my Mum listen to the ‘Jimmy Young’ radio show and jotting down the recipe of the day. I  thought my Mum was pretty cool doing this, even though I had to stay quiet during the broadcast! I still cook  those recipes and this particular dish is a family favourite. I hope your families love it too.

You will need

500g (I lb) minced beef

1 large onion

1 medium tin of chopped tomatoes

2 tablspoons of long grain rice

1 green pepper

1 tablespoon Worcester sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

salt and pepper to taste

To make your Texas Hash

Pre-heat oven to approx  325°f / 170°c / Gas 4

1. Chop the onion and fry in a little oil until golden, add mince and stir well to break up. Add salt, pepper and sugar.
2. De-seed and thinly slice the green pepper and add to the meat mixture. Empty the tin of tomatoes into the pan, along with the Worcester sauce and the rice. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until  some of the liquid reduces slightly.
3. Tip into a greased ovenproof dish and cook in a moderate oven for about 45 minutes.
4. Serve with creamed potatoes.