How to Cook Ground Beef
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
How to Cook Ground Beef
Description
To cook ground beef, start by allowing the beef to come to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes for more even browning. Heat neutral cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, leaning towards the higher side. Add the beef in a flat layer to cover the pan bottom, then break it into large pieces. Let it cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes to develop a browned crust. Flip the beef pieces and sprinkle with salt, cooking for a few more minutes on the other side. Then break the meat into smaller pieces, stirring intermittently with pauses to help brown the meat rather than steaming it from constant stirring. Continue cooking until browned and cooked through. This method yields flavorful, well-browned ground beef good for numerous recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or leaner)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Remove ground beef from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature (about 20-30 minutes).
- In a medium or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat (a little closer to the "high" side than the "medium" side).
- Add ground beef to pan and press down to cover the bottom of the pan (like you are making a big hamburger), then break into large pieces (A wooden spatula with a big flat edge works best for this).
- Allow to cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring or breaking up more. Try to break that habit of adding the beef to the pan and immediately chopping up into little tiny pieces right off the bat.
- Flip the ground beef over, season with salt (or any other seasonings your particular recipe calls for) and cook on the other side for another couple minutes.
- After a couple minutes, start breaking into smaller pieces. Resist the urge to stir constantly or the beef won't get "browned". Continue to brown by stirring, then waiting a minute or so, then stirring again until the ground beef is brown and cooked through.
- For more tips on cooking ground beef, see notes above.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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