Get Ready

Start with 4 lb (2 kg) Extra-Lean, Lean, Regular or Medium Ground Beef.

Cook's Notes:
Try lean Ground Sirloin, Chuck or Round for ground beef made from beef steak.

Cook

• Cook ground beef in Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat for 9 to 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks with back of spoon or potato masher, until browned and completely cooked.
• Drain, and return to pot.
• Add 4 EACH: minced onion and garlic cloves and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until vegetables are softened.

Freeze

• 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 into freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. Makes: 10 cups (2.5 L)

Use

Scoop out just what you need and add microwave-thawed or frozen to soups, pasta sauces and more.

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