Yield: 5 packages for individual recipes | Package Size: 2 1/3 cups

Pot of basic meat mix with a wooden spoon.

Cost/Serving: $1.44

Ingredients:

5 pounds lean ground beef (15% fat or less)

2 medium onions, chopped

1 cup chopped celery

1 clove garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

3/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Directions:

Microwave

  1. Combine onions and crumbled ground meat in a microwave safe 5-quart casserole dish. Cover.
  2. Microwave on HIGH 14 to 16 minutes or until meat loses its pink color, stirring 2 to 3 times.
  3. Drain fat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover.
  4. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 8 minutes.

Stovetop

  1. Brown onions and ground meat in a large skillet or pot. Drain fat.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.

To Freeze

  1. Divide cooked mixture into 5 containers or freezer bags (approximately 2 1/3 cups each).
  2. If using freezer bags, remove air from bags, seal, press flat, and freeze.

To Defrost

Place 1 package Basic Meat Mix in container called for in recipe you plan to use.

  • Microwave until defrosted (stir frequently and break apart with a fork once or twice).

OR

  • On stovetop, heat on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes before continuing with recipe.

OR

  • Defrost meat in refrigerator overnight.

This mix can be used in any recipe calling for cooked hamburger.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 5, Serving Sizes: 2 1/3 cups
Amount per serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 80mg, Total Carbohydrate 5g, Dietary Fiiber 1g, Total Sugars 2g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 18g

 

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