WHAT TO BUY?

Pick the ground beef variety best suited to your recipe

LET'S CRUMBLE!

Make simply cooked ground beef by breaking it into small chunks with the back of spoon while cooking.

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COOK

med-high skillet 8 to10 minutes until browned and cooked through

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DRAIN

if needed

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ADD TO

pasta sauce, chili, bowls, casseroles, soups + more

GROUND BEEF TAKES SHAPE

For the most tender juicy burgers, meatballs or meatloaf, use a light hand when combining ingredients and shaping.

SIMPLE GROUND BEEF MIX

1 lb (500 g) Ground Beef

1/4 cup (50 mL) EACH dry bread crumbs (optional) and minced or grated onion

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Use the SIMPLE GROUND BEEF MIX to make:

JUST-RIGHT BURGERS: Cook ¾-inch (2 cm) thick patties using medium-high heat on a lightly oiled grill or skillet for 5 to 7 minutes per side, testing doneness with a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty. Burgers are completely cooked when thermometer reads 160ºF (71ºC).*Burgers can be made without egg, breadcrumbs, onion if desired.

SIMPLE MEATBALLS: Bake 1-inch (2.5 cm) meatballs in a single layer on a lightly oiled, rimmed baking sheet at 400ºF (200ºC) for 15 to 20 minutes until digital instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre of several meatballs reads. 160ºF (71ºC).

BASIC MEAT LOAF: Increase ground beef to 1½ lb (750 g) and add ¼ cup (50 mL) ketchup to the mix. Place loaf in a 9 x 5-inch (2 L) pan and top with more ketchup. Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 55 to 70 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted into centre of loaf reads 160ºF (71ºC).

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FROZEN ASSETS

When you buy bulk packages of ground beef, cook up Big Batch Beef to stash in the freezer. Use by adding a scoop or two into your favourite pasta sauce, chili or casserole. Dinner just got easier!

SPREAD: mixture in a single layer on several foil or parchment paper-lined baking trays; freeze just until meat is firm, about 1 hour.

SPREAD: mixture in a single layer on several foil or parchment paper-lined baking trays; freeze just until meat is firm, about 1 hour.

LOOSEN: beef mixture into chunks; scoop meal-sized portions into freezer bags or sealable containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Makes about 10 cups (2.5 L)

EASY WEEKNIGHT MEALS WITH GROUND BEEF