Basic Ground Beef Mixture

Keep this on hand, in 1 pound portions, for easy meals. Mix with Gravy for Any Occasion and serve over open-faced biscuits. Make a meaty dip by combining with Queso Dip, or add Basic Marinara Sauce and make a quick spaghetti dinner.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 30–32

Freezing Day

  1. Brown ground beef with onion. Drain pan if necessary.

  2. Add 4 batches of Ground Beef Seasoning Mix and simmer for 5–10 minutes.

  3. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and freeze in freezer bags.

Reheating Instructions

Defrost meat in the refrigerator overnight and use as desired.

PER SERVING

Calories: 309 | Fat: 19g | Protein: 31g | Sodium: 103mg | Carbohydrates: 0g | Fiber: 0g

Freezer Burgers

Instead of browning the ground beef, mix the raw beef with the seasoning mix and form into hamburger patties. Flash freeze the patties on a baking sheet, and then transfer them to freezer bags. Separate layers of burgers with wax paper to keep them from sticking together.

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