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What Makes Perfect Ground Beef Recipes? Try This

Discover the secrets to creating delicious ground beef dishes. This guide helps you select the best cuts, master grinding techniques, and store your beef for future meals, ensuring flavorful results every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 pounds
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 774
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Beef
  • 2 pounds Chunk beef Cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 pounds Brisket flat Cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 pound Boneless short ribs Cut into 1-inch chunks

Equipment

  • Meat grinder
  • Plate
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Cut the beef cuts into 1-inch chunks. Place them on a plate or in a bowl, cover, and chill in the freezer or refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Run the cold cubed beef through the meat grinder using the medium dye into another pan.
  3. Repeat the chilling and grinding process with the medium dye one more time. This helps distribute the fat evenly for more delicious ground beef.
  4. Store the ground beef in 1 to several-pound chunks or 8-ounce patty portions for your next meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 774kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 101gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 1077mgPotassium: 1200mgVitamin A: 321IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This method of grinding your own beef ensures quality and allows you to control the fat content. It's perfect for everything from tacos to casseroles and makes meal prep easier.

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