Seasoned Ground Beef

By EdieK

Cook up a batch of ready to use ground beef and freeze it in family-sized portions. Thaw and use it for quick meal ideas. For Italian-flavoured ground beef mix, add 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning to each 2-cup portion.To make Mexican ground beef mixture use taco seasoning or your favourite spices.

Ingredients

• 3 3
• lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 1/2 1 1/2
• teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2 2
• teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 1/2
• teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

* In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook all ingredients over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
* To use within 3 days, spoon into 2 (3-cup) containers; cover and refrigerate. Or to freeze until ready to use, spoon into 2 (3-cup) freezer containers; cover and freeze for up to 3 months.