MAKE-AHEAD MEXICAN GROUND BEEF
Any night can be taco night when you keep your freezer stocked with seasoned and cooked ground beef! This make-ahead ground beef recipe is the easiest way to get ahead of dinner, and we're not just saying that. It requires only 2 ingredients: ground beef and Old El Paso™ taco seasoning. With those simple ingredients and a clever method from the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens, you can cook up 16 servings or enough meat for about 3 meals in just 30 short minutes. So, whether you're preparing to send the kids back to school or just making the most of a ground beef sale-this sanity-saving recipe is one you don't want to miss!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in taco seasoning mix. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until flavors are blended. Cool 5 minutes.
- Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spoon beef onto foil and break apart as necessary.
- Smooth meat into an even layer across pan.
- Freeze about 1 hour, stirring once, until firm.
- Divide mixture into quart-sized resealable freezer plastic bags with about 2 cups in each. (One lb ground beef yields about 2 cups, cooked and drained.) Seal bags, label and freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g
MEXICAN CASSEROLE
Born out of a need to rid the fridge of extras, this Mexican casserole recipe is flexible. Add more corn to make it sweeter, if you like. You can also spice it up as hot or mild as you want. -David Mills, Indianapolis, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine beans and salsa. Cover and microwave 1-2 minutes or until spreadable., Place three tortillas in a greased round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with half the beef, bean mixture, corn and cheese; repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
MAKE-AHEAD GROUND BEEF
Plan ahead and stock your freezer with a big batch of this make-ahead ground beef. It freezes like a dream and can be used as a time-saving shortcut in your favorite beef recipes-from chili to shepherd's pie and a whole lot more. Make it easy on yourself and freeze in meal-sized portions of 2-cups, which is the equivalent to 1 pound of cooked ground beef. Once you master this recipe, you'll always have a backup dinner plan that doesn't involve calling for take-out. Here's how to do it!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently; drain. Reduce heat, cook 5 more minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and spoon beef onto foil.
- Break beef apart as necessary, ensuring that it's spread evenly on the pan.
- Freeze about 1 hour, stirring once, until firm.
- Divide mixture into quart-sized resealable freezer plastic bags or containers with about 2 cups in each. Label and freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1/2 g
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