9 Ground Beef Hacks You Need to Know | Allrecipes

Looking to up your ground beef game? Join Nicole as she shares 9 clever techniques that will make cooking with ground beef easier, faster, and more flavorful. From browning your beef like a pro to smart ways of draining the fat, these tips and hacks will elevate your cooking routine. Nicole walks you through each of these helpful techniques, including: Using a potato masher to brown beef quickly The best way to drain the fat using a fork, tin foil, or paper towel Bulking out your beef recipes with mushrooms for a budget-friendly and healthier option How to use baking soda to get perfectly browned beef Freezing and portioning ground beef for easy meal prep Cooking ground beef straight from the freezer without thawing Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, these easy hacks will save you time, money, and effort. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:31 - How to Brown Ground Beef Quickly with a Potato Masher 1:50 - Best Way to Drain Fat Using a Fork 2:17 - Using Tin Foil to Drain Fat from Beef 2:56 - Draining Fat with a Paper Towel 3:28 - Bulking Out Recipes with Mushrooms 5:27 - Using Baking Soda to Brown Beef 7:01 - Freezing Ground Beef in Zippered Bags 7:27 - Portioning Frozen Beef for Easy Use 8:37 - How to Cook Ground Beef from Frozen 9:02 - Final Tips & Recap _________ Allrecipes Magazine is now available! U.S. subscribers, subscribe here: http://armagazine.com/subscribenow Canadian subscribers, subscribe here: http://themeredithstore.ca/p-282-allr... Facebook:   / allrecipes   Instagram:   / allrecipes   Pinterest:   / allrecipes   TikTok:   / allrecipes