Texas Straw Hats

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Texas Straw Hats are a hearty, flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground beef combined with sautéed vegetables, tomato paste, and spices. Perfect for casual gatherings or holiday parties, this versatile dish can be served as a main or as a dip, topped with shredded cheese for an extra burst of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. diced onions
  • 1 c. diced green pepper
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 large can tomato paste
  • 2 cans water
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 c. cheese, shredded (Colby, Jack or Cheddar)

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain.
  2. Meanwhile, sauté onions, green pepper, and celery in 3 tablespoons of cooking oil until onions are clear and celery is still crisp.
  3. Combine the browned beef with the sautéed vegetables in a large pot.
  4. Add tomato paste, water, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  5. Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes.
  6. Serve over Fritos and top with shredded cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

533 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.4g 29% DV
Total Fat 40.8g 52% DV
Carbs 35.5g 13% DV
Fiber 11.1g 40% DV
Sugar 11.8g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11274.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1216.5mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 26.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 431.5mcg 48% DV
Vitamin C 30.9mg 34% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 292.5mg 23% DV
Iron 7.6mg 42% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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