I use feel and smell as well. Lately, though, I've started timing my ground beef. I cook for about seven or eight minutes, stirring constantly. I usually cook over high heat.
Hope that helps, Becky -----Original Message----- From: Brittany Simpson via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 12:50 PM To: [email protected] ; Kimsan Subject: Re: [CnD] LAYERED DORITOS CASSEROLE-cup of recipes Hi, I use texture and feel and smell when it comes to cooking ground beef. When ground beef is raw, it has a kind of soft, packed firmly consistency. As it gets cooked, it changes texture and becomes very loose and crumbly feeling. If you are careful, you can gently place a finger tip in the skillet to test it if your hands are clean and you doubt what the cooking utensil is telling you. If the ground beef is still somewhat uncooked it will take on a slightly slimy texture. If it is fully cooked, it will feel loose and meaty. I hope I am explaining this right. I used to hesitate to cook ground beef myself but I eventually became comfortable with it. Hope that helps, Brittany ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kimsan via Cookinginthedark" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; "'Sugar'" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] LAYERED DORITOS CASSEROLE-cup of recipes That sounds like a keeper! I must admit though, I am very stupid when it comes to cooking ground beef. I bake everything, and never use the stove, especially when it comes to cooking ground beef. I was told to listen out for the pop and sizzles and if they calm down, then we are almost done, but I cannot hear worth a darn, so I need to figure out how to cook the ground beef. Thoughts? “Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence.” Colin Powell -----Original Message----- From: Sugar via Cookinginthedark [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 6:22 PM To: 2006 Christmas Recipe Subject: [CnD] LAYERED DORITOS CASSEROLE-cup of recipes Making this tonight maybe? LAYERED DORITOS CASSEROLE 1 (family size) bag Doritos, any flavor (I used Nacho Cheese) 1 onion, diced 1 pound lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1 package low sodium taco seasoning 1 cup salsa 1 cup sour cream 1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup 2 cups shredded cheese, (I used tex mex blend) Optional toppings Lettuce Tomato Olives Sour Cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place salsa in a strainer to drain while preparing beef. Cook ground beef with onion and garlic until no pink remains. Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water. Stir until thickened and remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine drained salsa, sour cream, soup and 1 cup of cheese. Add in beef and stir well. Slightly crush Doritos (not completely, you don't want crumbs). Layer 1&1/2 cups Doritos in the bottom of a casserole dish (mine was 2qt) . Top with 1/2 of the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Finally top with an additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups Doritos and remaining cheese. Spray a piece of foil with cooking spray and cover casserole. Bake 30 minutes covered, remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and olives if desired. Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior." ~So blessed,Sugar _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
