A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of working with both Canadian Beef and Safeway grocery stores, where I took a tour of the meat department at my local store and learned a lot of wonderful things about Canadian beef. One of the things I was able to come away with was this FANTASTIC recipe for BIG BATCH BEEF. This is a recipe that I think every family should have and let me tell you why.
Ingredients:
4 pounds {2 kg} Ground Beef
4 Each onions and cloves of garlic, minced {or if you don’t have time for all that chopping, add in 1 envelope of onion soup mix}.
Directions:
1. Cook ground beef in large, deep skillet or Dutch oven using medium high heat for 9 to 10 minutes, breaking large chunks into small chunks with back of spoon, until browned and completely cooked. Drain in colander. Return to pot and add onion and garlic and simmer until onion and garlic are softened. {Skip cooking onion & garlic if adding onion soup mix.}
2.Spread mixture in a single layer on foil lined baking trays. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until meat is firm. {About 1 hour.}
3. Loosen frozen beef into small chunks. Scoop meal-sized portions into freezer bags or sealable containers.{I used medium size Ziploc bags. They hold 2-3 cups each.} Freeze for up to 3 months.
Please remember: Cook all ground beef thoroughly to an internal temperature of 160 F or 71 C. Test temperatures with digital instant read thermometer.
Never eat ground beef rare.
Now you have the base for at least 7 meals that are easy to prepare, kid-friendly, and delicious. I will be sharing more recipes in upcoming posts, but to get this little BIG BATCH BEEF Party started, here are the first 2 recipes for family-friendly food made with BIG BATCH BEEF from the freezer.
I hope you enjoy these recipes using BIG BATCH BEEF! It really is a great time-saver for any busy family!
This post is linked to these parties:
Bru Crew Life, Home Stories A to Z, Lolly Jane, Cozy Little House, Not Just A Housewife, Lil Luna, Under The Table & Dreaming,
Terrific idea! It looks delicious!!
Blessings,
Leslie
This works! I have been doing this for a long time because we have ground deer meat that I must brown with hamburger in order to eat it.
I usually thaw out the deer meat and brown it with twice as much ground beef this way. Once drained and cooled, I scoop into sandwich bags (one pound browned meat fits perfect) and then I put those sandwich bags into a freezer gallon bag to help prevent air.
Then I just grab one of those sandwich bags and I'm half done for a meal! Thanks for sharing with everyone!
wow – I was just thinking today that it's time for me to make some more freezer meals. Adding these to my list for sure. That soup looks amazing!
Wow, great idea, I will definitely use this one. for most recipes I like to add a chopped raw tomato to the beef when I reheat it it really freshens it up!
A very good idea Angie!
Marina
When I do that I especially use the beef in tacos. Quick meal when we have not much time for Dinner. Like all your ideas.
Thanks for such a great idea. I'll definitely be trying this one out.
Very appealing for last minute moms like myself 🙂 I love being prepared for the times that I'm not!! I know my readers would love them, too! We have a weekly link up party at allthingswithpurpose.com and we'd love to have you join us!! P.S. We are your newest FB like 🙂
That's a great idea, I think I will do that. Thanks, Angie!
Have a wonderful week.
That is a great idea Angie. We often make ground beef on Sunday night so my 7 year old can bring Taco Salad or burritos to school during the week. Saves so much time.
Your Taco Coup looks wonderful…Mmm
Another great tip which we can also do with other meat. Thanks!
Such a great idea Angie!! What a time saver!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! I’m looking forward to see what you link up tomorrow evening!
Love the idea. It's such a big help to prepare ahead. Must start doing this. Thank you for the tutoral.
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I love the idea of doing the cooking the meat all at once!
Love big batch cooking. Meatballs with just chopped veggies and garlic is my go to. My sons gobble them up when I do them sweet and sour and hubby loves meatball subs.
Haven't done a big batch of meat like this before and I would likely do up turkey. Great idea, thanks.