freeze in 1 to 2 cup portion containers or in loose pieces as directed below so you can scoop out as much as you need in your favourite pasta sauce, chili, soup or casserole recipe.
Wines to pair with this dish
RedCabernet Sauvignon
shares aroma compounds with beef — firm tannins stand up to rich, savory dishes
1Cook ground beef in stockpot or dutch oven , using medium-high heat for 9 to 10 minutes , breaking into small chunks with back of spoon until browned and completely cooked
2Drain in colander
3Return to pot and add onion and garlic
4Simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until vegetables are soft
5Spread mixture out in a single layer onto several foil-lined baking trays
6Cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze just until meat is firm
7Loosen frozen beef into chunks and scoop into freezer bags or containers
8Freeze for up to 3 months
9Add frozen beef to recipes calling for browned ground beef , you may need to increase the recipes cooking time slightly