How to Cook Mince Beef

Mince beef is also known as minced beef or ground beef. It is beef that has been ground or minced and can be of varying fat contents and come from different parts of the cow. The simplest way to cook minced beef is on the stove top, and then it can be added to sauces, stews or soups.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Minced beef Large nonstick skillet Spatula or large spoon Slotted spoon Salt and pepper

1. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. When warmed, add the minced beef using a spoon or spatula to break it up into an even layer in the skillet.

2. Use your spatula to stir the beef around while it cooks, to ensure that it cooks evenly. Lower the heat if the beef begins to splatter.

3. Continue to cook the minced beef over medium heat for approximately 5 to 10 minutes or until no pink remains.

4. Turn off the heat and use the slotted spoon to remove the beef from the skillet, setting it aside. Discard any left behind fat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Tips & Warnings

• Cooked minced beef can be added to any variety of recipes, or additional seasonings added to make tacos, sloppy joes, or hearty stews. Cooked minced beef freezes really well and is great to have on hand for last minute suppers.
• Always cook minced beef to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Keep all meat thoroughly refrigerated until use.

References

• Epicurious.com - has great minced beef recipes.

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