How to Cook Ground Beef

Learn how to get crispy, perfectly browned ground beef on the stove top!

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How to Brown Ground Beef Perfectly

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• Olive or vegetable oil • Ground beef • Kosher salt • Fresh ground pepper

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Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers.

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Add the ground beef and use a spatula or wooden spoon to break it up into several large chunks spread evenly over the surface.

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Cook the beef undisturbed for 3-5 minutes or until the bottom has developed a brown crust.

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How to Cook Ground Beef

Learn how to get crispy, perfectly browned ground beef on the stove top!

How to Brown Ground Beef Perfectly

• Use a large, heavy duty pan or skillet. A cast iron skillet or a stainless steel pan is ideal and will develop the best crust.

• Olive or vegetable oil • Ground beef • Kosher salt • Fresh ground pepper

Ingredients

Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers.

Step 1

Add the ground beef and use a spatula or wooden spoon to break it up into several large chunks spread evenly over the surface.

Step 2

Cook the beef undisturbed for 3-5 minutes or until the bottom has developed a brown crust.

Step 3

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