How to Cook Ground Beef With Water
Freezer cooking is when you prepare several meals – even a month’s worth – at one time. Cooking in advance and freezing the meal for reheating later can save time, especially for a busy mom. The majority of meals that are safe for the freezer call for cooked ground beef.
Freezer cooking is when you prepare several meals – even a month's worth – at one time. Cooking in advance and freezing the meal for reheating later can save time, especially for a busy mom. The majority of meals that are safe for the freezer call for cooked ground beef. The normal method of browning ground beef in a skillet is very time-consuming, especially when you are looking at cooking several pounds of ground beef at one time. Therefore, you can save time by cooking the ground beef in water.
Stovetop Method
Step 1
Fill a large pot with water and place it on the stove.
Step 2
Turn the stove on "Medium-High."
Step 3
Crumble the ground beef into the pot of water, and break up any large clumps.
Step 4
Allow the pot of water and meat to boil. Stir the meat occasionally to help the meat cook evenly.
Step 5
Check the meat often. When the meat is brown, it is done.
Step 6
Drain the cooked ground beef using a strainer and dispose of the water and grease. Season to taste.
Step 7
Store the cooked ground beef in storage bags for freezing, or use immediately in a recipe.
Crockpot Method
Step 1
Turn your crockpot on low.
Step 2
Add your ground beef to the crockpot.
Step 3
Pour one cup of water over the beef.
Step 4
Place the lid on the top of the crockpot. Check to ensure the lid is secure and fits well; otherwise the heat will escape and the meat will take longer to cook.
Step 5
Cook for six to eight hours. Drain the water from the browned meat, and season it to taste. Use the meat in a recipe or freeze it by storing in freezer bags.