Steps to Cook the Best Ground Beef

Choose the Right Pan:

• Use a heavy-bottomed skillet (like cast iron) for even cooking and great browning.🍳

Preheat the Pan:

• Heat the skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot but not smoking.🔥

Start with a Dry Pan:

• You don’t need oil if your beef has enough fat (like 80/20). For leaner beef, add a teaspoon of oil. But do feel free to add tallow or butter. 🧈

Add the Beef:

• Place the ground beef in the hot skillet. Break it up into chunks with a wooden spoon or spatula. 🥄

Let it Brown:

• Resist stirring constantly. Let the beef sit undisturbed for a couple of minutes to allow a nice browning, which adds flavor.🍽️

Season While Cooking:

• Sprinkle salt, pepper, and other seasonings (like paprika, garlic powder, or chili powder) as it cooks. I’m okay with seasoning on the carnivore diet. If you are more strict simply omit the seasoning (except the salt, we need that… always).🧂🌶️

Break It Up:

• Once the beef starts browning, break it into smaller pieces. Continue cooking until no pink remains (160°F internal temperature).🍖