Seasoned Ground Beef Food

GROUND BEEF WITH HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Mix minced onion, salt, chili powder, cornstarch, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, dried minced garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Return ground beef to heat. Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes.

SEASONED GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Shake or mix seasoning ingredients together.
• Brown ground beef in a skillet.
• Add 1/2 cup of water and seasoning mix.
• Let simmer until liquid is absorbed.

BIG-BATCH SEASONED GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over high. Add one-quarter (1 lb.) of the ground beef in an even layer, using your hands to break up large pieces and leaving some gaps to encourage browning (instead of steaming). Season with 1 tsp. salt. Cook, undisturbed, until bottom is deeply browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and break into smaller pieces and cook until the other side is browned, 2-3 minutes. Push over to one side of pot. Repeat with another one-quarter (1 lb.) of ground beef, seasoning uncooked meat with 1 tsp. salt. Using a wooden spatula or spoon, break meat into smaller pieces and stir to combine.
• Season remaining 2 lb. beef with 2 tsp. salt, then add to pot and cook over medium heat, stirring often and breaking into small pieces, until all meat is cooked through and most (but not all) of the liquid is evaporated from bottom of pot, 12-15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• Do Ahead:
• Ground beef can be made 5 days ahead. Divide among airtight containers and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

SEASONED GROUND BEEF AND DUMPLINGS WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Mix together flour,salt and shortening in a large bowl until small crumbs are formed.
• Add milk until well blended.
• Roll out dough on a floured cutting board or floured counter until about 1/8 inch thick.
• Let "dry" for about 30 minutes.
• While the dumpling dough is "drying", take a large pot and add remaining ingredients except for the beef broth and veggies.
• Cut dough into even sized squares.
• Cook ground beef until browned and onions are tender, drain if needed.
• Return beef to pan and add beef broth and veggies.
• Bring broth to a boil, and add dumplings a few at a time so the broth can continue to boil.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Then eat and enjoy :).