Save yourself time and energy with this kitchen hack that spells out the easiest way to crumble your ground beef!
How to Cook Ground Beef
Ground beef checks all of the boxes for versatility and is the perfect protein for meal prep. It holds up well, can take on any flavor profile, and cooks up in a flash. My only gripe would be that I don't love standing over the stove and aimlessly poking at each little block of beef with a spatula trying to break it all up in the pan while cooking. I know all-in-all, this takes mostly minutes, but time is precious in this busy season of life, and I am all for making even the little things in life as easy as possible! This hack is going to change the way you cook your ground beef by repurposing a simple kitchen tool you probably already have in your utensil drawer.
Kitchen Hack: Use a Potato Masher to Break Apart Ground Beef as it Cooks
Now, I know there are tools on the market that are specifically made for breaking apart ground meats, but I am a minimalist in the kitchen and don't love purchasing single-use items. Here's how you'll use a Here are some tips for how to brown ground beef: Ground beef can truly take on any flavor profile, so the sky's the limit! You can season simply with salt and pepper, or add your favorite spices to impart a more specific flavor to your beef. When seasoning your ground beef (especially with salt), it's best to do so after the meat has been browned so you don't draw out excess moisture. Here are some of our favorite ground beef recipes:
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