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How to Cook Ground Beef (Boiled Ground Beef)
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
168
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
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.
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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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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:
168
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
70
mg
|
Sodium:
646
mg
|
Potassium:
392
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
665
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3.2
mg
|
Calcium:
10
mg
|
Iron:
3.2
mg