Basic Meat Mix

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   Stovetop

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   1. Brown ground meat and onions in a large skillet or pot.

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   Drain fat.

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   2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for

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   15 minutes.

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   Microwave

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   1. Combine onions and crumbled ground meat in a

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   microwave-safe 5-quart casserole dish. Cover.

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   2. Microwave on HIGH 14 to 16 minutes, stirring two or

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    three times.

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    3. Drain fat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover.

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    4. Microwave on HIGH five to eight minutes.

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    To Freeze

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    1. Divide cooked mixture into five containers or freezer bags

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    (approximately 2 cups each). Cover. Label with date and

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    freeze. If using freezer bags, remove air from bags, seal,

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    press flat and freeze. For best quality, use frozen ground

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    beef within three to four months.

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    To Defrost

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    1. Place one package Basic Meat Mix in appropriate

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    container or pan.

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    Microwave until defrosted (stir frequently and break apart

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    with a fork once or twice).

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    On stovetop, heat on medium heat for 10 to

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    15 minutes before continuing with recipe.

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    Defrost meat in refrigerator overnight.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.