To prepare a texas hash slightly adapted beef recipe, add the following ingredients to the pot: 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onions 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon melted margarine 2 teaspoons thyme 1 chopped scallions 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions: Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped onion. Cook until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir in 2 cups chopped green bell peppers, 2 chopped celery stalks and 2 tbsp. dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.