How to Cook Ground Beef (Boiled Ground Beef)
Boiling ground beef is such a quick and easy way to cook hamburger meat, and it leaves you with lean, perfect crumbles. Use it for tacos, spaghetti, enchiladas, and tons of other dishes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- water
- 1 ounce taco seasoning optional, or use other seasoning
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a deep stove-top pan.1 lb lean ground beef
- Add enough water to cover the meat.water
- If the meat stays in clumps, break it apart with a wooden spoon until it is in small crumbles.
- Slowly bring to a boil, stirring often so the meat stays separated.
- Lower the temperature, cover, and simmer until the meat is brown and cooked.
- Drain. Stir in taco seasoning (if using).1 ounce taco seasoning
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Notes
Storage: Store cooked ground beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 3.2mg