How to Cook Frozen Ground Beef

Name: How to Cook Frozen Ground Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen ground beef; ¼ cup water; 1 red bell pepper; 1 medium onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon Coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon chili; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
316 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

How to Cook Frozen Ground Beef

Freya Patterson

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Can you cook frozen ground beef? Absolutely. Read this article to learn how to cook frozen beef; it’s easier and faster than you might think.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb frozen ground beef 450-500 g, Notes 1,2
¼ cup water
1 red bell pepper Note 3
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Coriander Note 4
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon chili
½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Place the block of beef in the saucepan. Add about ¼ cup water, cover the pan and cook the meat on low heat for 2-3 minutes.1 lb frozen ground beef / 450 g + ¼ cup water/ 60 ml
Flip the block and scrape cooked meat off (the meat that has already changed color and is now brownish-grey). If necessary, add a tiny splash of water again.
Continue cooking the meat for 2-3 minutes with the lid on, scrape again, flip and scrape the other side as well.
Break block: By now, you should be able to break the block into smaller pieces using a wooden spoon.
Vegetables: While the meat cooks, dice pepper, chop onion and garlic finely.1 red bell pepper + 1 medium onion + 2 garlic cloves
Add them to the pan, stir well and cook on medium heat without the lid.
Add all the spices and stir well, trying to break all the lumps with the wooden spoon.1 teaspoon coriander + 1 teaspoon cumin + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + ½ teaspoon smoked paprika + 1 teaspoon oregano + ½ teaspoon chili + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher + ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cook for another 7 to 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked through, there should be no red/pink or frozen pieces anymore, and the vegetables should be soft (Note 5).
Adjust the seasoning.

Notes

Amount: You can cook more meat than that; adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Other types of ground meat: This method can be used to cook ground pork, a mixture of beef and pork, turkey, or chicken. Cook them as instructed, making sure the meat is cooked through before serving
The vegetables are optional: If you cook frozen beef to use in other recipes, you can leave out the vegetables or use other vegetables instead.
The spices are optional: If you need the meat for another recipe, use other spices as required.
Doneness: The meat should be very hot and brown all over, with no pink or red spots. The internal temperature should be 160°F/ 72°C. Still, I find it difficult to check that with a digital meat thermometer, as there is no whole piece of meat to stick the thermometer into. If you follow the time instructions, the meat should be cooked through, but make sure to check by looking at it thoroughly and stirring well to check all over.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion from 4 Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 376mg (16%) Potassium 452mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1330IU (27%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1portion from 4
Calories	316kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	81mg	27%
Sodium	376mg	16%
Potassium	452mg	10%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1330IU	27%
Vitamin C	41mg	46%
Calcium	47mg	5%
Iron	3mg	17%