Name: Craving Mexican? Try this mouth-watering chipotle beef hash brown bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5 frozen hash browns; 750g beef mince; 30g sachet Chipotle Tacos recipe base (see Tip); 375g jar Thick ‘N’ Chunky Salsa; 1 red capsicum, chopped; 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped

Craving Mexican? Try this mouth-watering chipotle beef hash brown bake

We used Mingle Smash These Smokey Chipotle Tacos recipe base, but any Mexican spice blend can be used.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

30M

Total

40M

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Ingredients

5 frozen hash browns

750g beef mince

30g sachet Chipotle Tacos recipe base (see Tip)

375g jar Thick ‘N’ Chunky Salsa

1 red capsicum, chopped

1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped

Method

Step 1.

Place hash browns in a single layer on the microwave turntable, Microwave on High (100%) for about 5 minutes, or until thawed and hot. Remove, then break into large pieces.

Step 2.

Meanwhile, heat an oiled, large frying pan over a high heat. Add beef. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 4 minutes, or until browned. Stir in seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 3.

Add salsa and 1/3 cup water. Bring to boil. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

Step 4.

Transfer mixture to a round ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity). Top with hash browns.

Step 5.

Cook in a very hot oven (220C) for about 20 minutes, or until hash browns are crisp. Remove from oven.

Step 6.

Scatter over combined capsicum and cucumber. Serve with fresh coriander leaves and lime wedges (optional).

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