3 recipe variations for basic ground beef mix!
last update date 2023-09-19 | release date 2021-07-13
You can get a hefty 500g pack of ground beef at The Meat Guy. That’s quite a bit of meat, so you can always just seal and refreeze it. However, we recommend cooking this basic ground beef mix, and storing it for future recipes. This way, the quality of the meat is maintained better than if you thaw and refreeze it raw. Use this meat to make a basic ground meat mix, then just use that for different dishes! Change up the flavor by adding your favorite spices and herbs, and you’re good to go! Here we have a quick guide to get you started!
WHAT IS 100% GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF?
100% grass-fed beef mince, as the name suggests, is beef that’s been fed only grass. We cut our rump steak, strip loin steak and ribeye steak, and mix them with the whole outside round. This makes it low in fat and rich in lean meat. This might just make the best hamburgers you’ve ever had!
THAWING
ICE WATER THAWING METHOD
This method takes a bit of time and effort, but it’s the one that we recommend the most!
Make sure to double-wrap the meat in another plastic bag to prevent any water from seeping into the packaging.
Add some ice and a bit of water in a bowl, and submerge the meat in.
Let it thaw out, and add ice as needed. It should take about 3 hours to thaw completely. (This is only an estimation. Thawing times may vary depending on the thawing conditions and room temperature, so please make sure to allow enough time for the meat to thaw.)
By keeping the surface temperature of the meat around -2 ° C, you can make sure it thaws out relatively quickly while still maintaining its quality.
NATURAL THAWING IN THE REFRIGERATOR
This method will take a bit more time than ice water thawing, but it takes significantly less effort.
Again, please make sure to double-wrap the meat in another plastic bag to prevent any water from seeping into the packaging.
Place in a tray or bowl, stick it in the fridge, and that’s it! All that’s left to do is wait.
It should take about 5 hours to completely thaw out. This is also just an estimation.
Thawing in the fridge will make sure that the difference between the center of the meat and the surface isn’t too big. This will reduce the amount of umami that will escape from the meat.
BASIC GROUND BEEF MIX
- ＜INGREDIENTS＞
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- ・500g ground beef
- ・2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
- ・1/2 carrot, finely chopped
- ・1 onion, finely chopped
- ・salt & pepper to taste
- ・garlic as you like
- ・appropriate amount of olive oil
- ＜DIRECTIONS＞
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- 1. Thaw the ground beef, and let it come back to room temperature.
- 2. Heat the olive oil in a pan, and start cooking the garlic.
- 3. Add the carrots, bell peppers, and onions to the pan and fry.
- 4. When the vegetables are tender, add the minced beef and fry over low heat.
- 5. Once the minced beef is cooked, season with salt and pepper, then transfer it to a bowl. This completes the basic minced meat mix!
EASY! PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE
- ＜INGREDIENTS：2 servings＞
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- ・cooked pasta (enough for 2 people)
- ・250g ground beef mix (instructions above)
- ・1 can whole tomatoes
- ・1 tbsp consommé
- ・30g flour
- ・salt and pepper to taste
- ・appropriate amount of olive oil
- ＜DIRECTIONS＞
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- 1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and reheat the basic ground beef mix on low heat.
- 2. Add the flour and mix gently until everything is thoroughly mixed.
- 3. Open the can of tomatoes and add to the pan. Crush the tomatoes and mix well.
- 4. Add the consommé, salt & pepper, and garlic if you like. Simmer the mixture, and it’s good to go!
- 5. Serve with boiled pasta, and enjoy!
- Place the excess meat sauce in a container and store it in the refrigerator. It can also be used as a sauce for lasagna or pizza!
TACO RICE
- ＜INGREDIENTS：2 servings＞
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- ・125g ground beef mix
- ・enough rice for 2 people
- ・1/2 avocado
- ・2-3 leaves lettuce
- ・3 tbsp ketchup
- ・2 tsp red miso
- ・2 tsp Meat Guy taco spice
- ・Olive oil
- ＜DIRECTIONS＞
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- 1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, and reheat the basic ground beef mix on low heat.
- 2. Add the miso, ketchup, and taco spice and mix thoroughly.
- 3. When it starts to simmer, turn the heat off and serve on a bed of rice.
- 4. Arrange it as you like with the lettuce leaves and top with sliced avocados! Drizzle some mayonnaise on top too if you like!
DRY CURRY
- ＜INGREDIENTS：FOR 2 PEOPLE＞
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- ・125g ground beef mix
- ・enough rice for 2 people
- ・1 piece curry roux
- ・100 ml tomato juice
- ・2 eggs
- ・appropriate amount of olive oil
- ＜DIRECTIONS＞
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- 1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, and reheat the basic ground beef mix on low heat.
- 2. Add the curry roux and tomato juice and simmer until the liquid has evaporated.
- 3. Cook 2 fried eggs.
- 4. Serve the dry curry over a bed of rice, and top with fried egg. Enjoy!
LET’S ENJOY GROUND BEEF EVEN MORE!
How was it? The minced beef we used for the recipes above is the standard ground beef you use for burgers. There are so many more ways you can incorporate ground beef into your cooking! Enjoy it even more by making the basic ground beef mix in advance, and use it for different recipes. Add your favorite seasonings, and you can easily enjoy 100% grass-fed minced beef! Store it in a resealable plastic bag, remove the air, and store in the freezer to make it last even longer! We hope you liked it!
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