Kathie Oh's Recipe

Make Ahead Seasoned Ground Beef (for use in recipes)

Category: specialties

5 pounds lean ground beef
1 package (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix or blend your own::
2 TBSP Chili Pwdr., 2 TBSP sugar, 2 tsp. cumin, 2 tsp. garlic pwdr., 2 tsp. onion salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. red pepper flake. Mix well and use to season beef mixture.

Preparation

Sprinkle taco seasoning mix evenly over ground beef; pat lightly. Cut beef in half. Heat 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat about 2 minutes. Cook half of beef about 10 minutes, breaking up and stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Repeat with remaining beef.
Divide Seasoned Ground Beef into storage containers for future meals. Use 3 cups to make Crescent-Topped Burger Bake. Label containers and freeze up to 3 months.


Serves

Makes 10 cups


Notes, Tips & Suggestions

Note: One pound of browned, drained ground beef equals approximately 2 cups cooked ground beef.

Note: Taco seasoning used to season the beef will not overpower the flavor of individual recipes.