How To Cook & Brown Ground BeefProperly browning ground meat for the start of a dinner recipe or for storing in the fridge for meals all week isnt hard, but heres a refresher for when you need it.NOTE:The technique below is written for 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef; if you use more or less meat, try to size the pan up or down accordingly.Youll need a large 10- to 12-inch skillet for browning the beef.4 Steps to Better Browned Meat1. Heat the pan (and oil). In order to brown, rather than steam, the pan needs to be hot. Adding oil is optional but recommended for better browning.2. Add the meat to the pan and break it into large pieces. Use a wooden spoon, fish spatula, or other sturdy spatula to break the meat up into large pieces in the pan. Let it brown for several minutes.3. Break the beef into smaller pieces as it cooks. As the beef begins to brown, continue to break the meat into smaller and smaller pieces.4. Cook until browned (and try not to stir). Try not to stir the beef too much; just stir occasionally until all of the beef is browned.Hands Off for Better BrowningThe beef needs to maintain contact with the pan for a little while in order to brown. Remember that as you break the meat into smaller pieces, moisture evaporates, which can cause the meat to steam rather than brown. This is when you get gray-colored rather than browned beef. Its still safe to eat but less flavorful and less appealing to the eye. Instead, give the meat a few minutes to cook and develop brown color before breaking it up with your wooden spoonINSTRUCTIONSHeat the pan and coat with oil. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil helps prevent the ground beef from sticking and scorching in the pan, especially if you are using a stainless steel skillet. Use a little extra oil if you're cooking lean beef. You can omit this step if you want to avoid the extra fat, but pay close attention to the meat during the first few minutes of cooking to ensure it doesn't burn.Add the meat to the hot pan and break into large pieces. Add the meat to the center of the hot pan. Use a stiff spatula to break the meat into a few large pieces. Let the meat brown without moving it for 4 to 5 minutes.Break meat into smaller pieces, season, and brown. Break the ground beef into smaller and smaller pieces with your spatula. Sprinkle with salt and any spices you are using. Do not stir continuously, instead let it cook for a minute between each stir to let the moisture evaporate and allow the meat to brown.Finish browning. The beef has finished when it is evenly browned and shows no signs of pink. Break open a few of the larger crumbles to make sure that it has browned all the way through.RECIPE NOTESStorage: Browned ground beef can be used immediately, refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for three months.-----------CORE Getting Started Meal Prep Videos:How to Calculate Macros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APNQDlrUWWUHow to Meal Prep Chicken: https://youtu.be/wpLJXHUyvyMHow to Meal Prep Beef: https://youtu.be/olDA3Nos9JI4 Easy Meal Prep Breakfasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jhUsg2LDkE----------Let's be friends!INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/mealprepmondaysFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/mealprepmonTWITTER: https://twitter.com/mealprepmondaysPINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/mealprepmondays/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@mealprepmondays------------ #howto #cook #food #shorts30
