A big part of learning to cook & to actually cook is to buy the ingredients. One of the tricks we try is to take advantage of is a sale on ground beef. When it is on sale we purchase a large quantity and use this recipe is to prepare for different meals, then freeze the packages for use at a later date. Save money...eat good!
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Large bowl or pot, kitchen knife, cutting board, measuring cup & spoons, wooden spoon to mix & proper freezer wrap
INGREDIENTS:
 | 3 LB lean ground beef |
| 1 1/2 LB onions, finely chopped |
| 1 Tbsp minced garlic (or more to taste) |
| 1 green bell pepper, seeded & finely chopped |
| 1 can (4 oz) chopped black olives, drained (optional) |
| 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs |
| 1 egg |
| Salt & pepper to taste |
DIRECTIONS:
For meat loaf & burgers: Mix all ingredients well then shape into either meat loaf or burger portions, wrap with freezer paper, mark with ingredient & date, freeze until ready to use.
For stews & other meals calling for cooked ground beef: Combine all ingredients mixing well & cook in a large skillet until meat is brown and onions are limp, about 20 minutes. Drain & cool. Separate into desired package sizes wrap & freeze.
SERVING TIPS: Meat mixture need not be cooked before freezing. See your refrigerator/freezer instructions on how long meat can be kept in the freezer & what is recommended to use when wrapping meat.
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