MAKE-AHEAD GROUND BEEF
Plan ahead and stock your freezer with a big batch of this make-ahead ground beef. It freezes like a dream and can be used as a time-saving shortcut in your favorite beef recipes-from chili to shepherd's pie and a whole lot more. Make it easy on yourself and freeze in meal-sized portions of 2-cups, which is the equivalent to 1 pound of cooked ground beef. Once you master this recipe, you'll always have a backup dinner plan that doesn't involve calling for take-out. Here's how to do it!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently; drain. Reduce heat, cook 5 more minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and spoon beef onto foil.
- Break beef apart as necessary, ensuring that it's spread evenly on the pan.
- Freeze about 1 hour, stirring once, until firm.
- Divide mixture into quart-sized resealable freezer plastic bags or containers with about 2 cups in each. Label and freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g
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