Boiled ground beef recipe! Boiling ground beef is easy, and quick with a cooking time of under 20 minutes. The meat is juicy, tender, and flavorful. It can be eaten on its own or used in bolognese, stews, tacos, pasta, and curries. Learn how to boil ground beef in simple steps.
Boiled Ground Beef Recipe
Can you boil ground beef? Yes, you can! Boiling ground beef is as simple as ABC.
This boiled ground beef recipe is simple yet delicious. The meat is tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor.
It uses a few simple cupboard ingredients that you probably have in your pantry. The seasoning is made up of healthy herbs and spices that are free of artificial color or preservatives. I also like to use my homemade ground beef seasoning which is perfect on minced beef.
Boiling ground beef is faster when you have bulk meat to cook rather than browning as with browning, you have to do it in batches. Cleaning is also easier as there are no splatter and splashes of oil that you get with frying.
Ground beef is high in protein, and an inexpensive way to add protein to your meals. It is protein-dense, a good source of nutrients, and low carb.
Only minimal preparation is required when boiling hamburger. You season, boil, drain, and serve. Simple! The broth from it is so good and flavorful and can be used in other recipes that call for beef stock.
Whether you're boiling ground beef to remove fat, or boiling it for bolognese, tacos, or soups, this recipe is the one for you.
In this post, I will show you how to boil ground beef, how long to boil ground beef, storage, reheating, and tips.
Related: How to cook ground beef, ground beef pasta
Ingredients
Full ingredients measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Ground beef (This is also called minced beef, steak mince, or beef mince)
Paprika
Onion- I like to use fresh onion however if you don't like seeing onions in your food, use onion granules or powder.
Garlic powder
Cayenne pepper
Stock cube (Optional)
Salt
How To Boil Ground Beef
Remove the ground beef from its package then add it to a pot.
Add paprika, onion granules, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, stock cube, and salt.
Add water to the pot to cover the beef by 1 inch.
Use a spoon to break the beef up into crumbles.
Cover the pot, and put it on the stove on medium heat. Boil ground beef for 10 minutes or until it is tender.
During cooking, stir the beef intermittently to break it down into crumbles.
When the beef is tender, take it off the heat.
Drain the broth in a bowl
Serve the boiled ground beef.
How Long To Boil Ground Beef
This depends on how tender you want the beef and the heat level. If cooking on low heat it will take longer to cook than cooking on medium heat.
How long to boil ground beef is 10-12 minutes.
How long to boil frozen ground beef is 15-18 minutes.
Ground beef is cooked when tender, and no longer a pink color. When checked with an instant meat thermometer, the internal temperature should be at least 165F/75C. It is important to cook it to a safe temperature before consumption so as to avoid food poisoning.
What To Serve With
Below are some suggestions of what to serve with:
How To Store
In the fridge- When it is completely cooled, put it in an airtight container or a sealable bag and store it in the fridge where it will last for up to 3 days.
In the freezer- Let it cool completely, then put it in a Ziploc or an airtight container, label and store it in the freezer where it will keep well for up to 3 months.
To reheat
In the microwave- Put the beef on a microwave-safe plate, sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of water on it, and microwave at high settings for a minute then at 30 seconds intervals till it's warmed through and heated to how you want it.
Leftovers can be used in soups, stews, and curries.
Tips for Boiling Ground Beef
- After boiling and draining ground beef, you can add hot sauce or any of your favorite sauces.
- The broth is flavor packed so save it to use in cooking dishes like rice, stews, etc.
- Use any good seasoning of your choice.
- I like using fresh onions to boil ground meat. It gives it a better flavor.
FAQS
Yes. I have shown you in this post how to boil ground beef in easy steps. The ground beef comes out juicy, tender, and delicious when cooked right.
Yes, boiled ground beef is healthy. It is high in protein, a good source of nutrients, and vitamins and unlike frying, it does not add any additional calories from oil rather boiling ground beef removes fat from the meat.
Yes, it is. Boiling beef gets rid of harmful bacteria in raw beef. It is easy, and quick to boil beef and it is healthy and tastes delicious.
Boiling ground beef makes it leaner meat than frying it. Frying uses oil or butter which adds additional fat and calories. It is also much easier to boil than fry. No splatter of oil from boiling and low risk of cooking accidents.
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Recipe
Boiled Ground Beef Recipe
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 small Onion
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Stock cube
- Salt
- Water
Instructions
- Remove the ground beef from its package then add it to a pot.
- Add paprika, onion granules, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, stock cube, and salt.
- Add water to the pot to cover the beef by 1 inch.Use a spoon to break the beef up into crumbles.
- Cover the pot, and put it on the stove on medium heat. Boil ground beef for 10 minutes or until it is tender.During cooking, stir the beef intermittently to break it down into crumbles.
- When the beef is tender, take it off the heat.
- Drain the broth in a bowl and serve the boiled ground beef.
Notes
- After boiling and draining ground beef, you can add hot sauce or any of your favorite sauces.
- The broth is flavor packed so save it to use in cooking dishes like rice, stews, etc.
- Use any good seasoning of your choice.
- I like using fresh onions to boil ground meat. It gives it a better flavor.
Nutrition
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