From my last few posts I've been focusing
a lot around the kitchen.
Here's another kitchen tip that I learned when I was first married.
Many of you may already do this. For me it was one of those "duh why didn't I think to do that" moments!
Anyway I do the same for ground beef.
Usually it's cheaper to buy the bigger packages. I like to buy 20lbs+ of hamburger when it goes on sale.
But throwing it in the freezer, and then trying to thaw it later when you only need a pound for a meal, is a pain.
So now I cook the entire package first before freezing.
I try to make sure I have time to do this when I get home from the store.
Just brown your meat. You'll probably have to do it in smaller portions depending on the size of your pan.
I like to remove excess amounts of grease.
Just put it in a can and then let it solidify in the refrigerator and throw away later.
(Be very careful not to burn yourself. And don't ever dump it down the sink, it can ruin your disposal. I hear my mother saying that as I typed this ;) ).
Then once the meat is all cooked and cooled you can throw it into little baggies.
You can also add seasonings to the meat if you like.
Now you have hamburger ready and cooked for meals. Just grab a baggy, thaw, and throw it in spaghetti, tacos, whatever!
Easy Peasy!
