Any time you want to brown ground beef, I'd do as the other person
suggested-break up the meat, put some cooking spray into a skillet (the
skillet should at least cover a gas burner-anything smaller won't be big
enough for a pound of meat which is what you need for tacos to start with).
I use a fork to stir the meat though you can use a spatula as well. I stir
it around to be sure it's being browned on all sides, but you have to
lightly touch the meat to feel if it's being turned, and when it is done,
the sound of the frying will be quieter. Put it on medium heat,not high. In
my opinion, there is too much splatter with high heat. If you want to make
tacos, then check the package directions to see how much water you put with
the seasoning. Then you would simmer that mixture which means to lower the
heat and stir it to blend.
Some ground beef can be very greasy so you may want to drain the meat when
it's browned into a colander. I always put the colander in the sink to drain
the meat, but you need to be sure to run hot water after you drain the meat
so the grease doesn't harden and plug up your sink. My sighted adult sons
still do this.
The first time my male friend browned ground beef, he wanted to make sloppy
joes which only requires browning the meat and adding a can of sauce. He had
been married for 33 years and sighted most of that time, but he said his
wife (now deceased) never wanted him to cook when he lost his vision and
before that he was always working. He was so proud of himself that first
time. He cooked it on my stove,and I never told him until much later that
it's always harder to cook on someone else's stove with which you are not
familiar. In the three years that have passed, he's become an excellent,
adventurous cook.
Good luck, enjoy and don't cook on high! :)
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
From: "John H" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:32 PM
Subject: CnD browning ground beef?
How is it done? Just put the beef in a pot or skillet, add a cup or 2 of
water and put it on high until it smells done?
Thanks in advance.
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