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How to Cook Ground Beef

Learn how to get crispy, perfectly browned ground beef on the stove top!
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef on the stove top, how to brown ground beef, how to cook ground beef
Yield: 4
Calories: 306kcal

Equipment

Materials

  • 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil until it shimmers.
  • Add ground beef, breaking apart until it is spread evenly in the skillet.
  • Cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until bottom is seared to a golden crust.
  • Turn beef over, breaking apart chunks and stirring occasionally for another 3-4 minutes until no pink remains.
  • Drain excess fat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 306kcal | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 306mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg