HOW TO DEFROST GROUND BEEF: A SAFE, STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ...
The best way to freeze ground beef and three methods for thawing it.
Provided by Patty Catalano
Total Time 0S
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- To freeze ground beef. Remove the meat from the store packaging. Divide into 1/2- or 1-pound portions. These are amounts that are standard for most recipes. If you have a vacuum sealer, this is the time to use it. Otherwise, place the portions in separate freezer zip-top bags. Use a quart-size bag for 1/2-pound portions and a gallon-size bag for 1-pound portions. Use a rolling pin to firmly and gently flatten the meat to 1/2-inch thick. You should still be able to see the texture of the ground beef. Press all of the air out of the bags and seal. Use a permanent marker to note the date, cut of ground beef, and weight. Lay the bags flat on a freezer shelf. Once frozen, stack the bags or stand them vertically for long-term storage.
- Three ways to defrost ground beef. Defrost in the refrigerator. Place the zip-top bag with the frozen ground beef on a plate and move to the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. The meat will thaw in 1 to 2 hours. Cook or refreeze within 2 days. Ground beef that has been kept out of the danger zone (40°F to 140°F) during the thawing process can be refrozen safely, although some textural or flavor changes may occur. Defrost in the microwave. Place the zip-top bag with the frozen ground beef on a plate. Use the defrost setting on your microwave to defrost for 3 to 4 minutes, turning halfway through. Microwave wattages differ so use these times as a guideline for your appliance. Cook the meat immediately, as some parts of the meat may have begun cooking during the defrosting process. Do not refreeze raw meat thawed in the microwave. Defrost in cool water. Place the zip-top bag with the frozen ground beef into a large bowl. Cover with cold water and use a heavy weight, such as a can of beans, to submerge the meat. The meat should thaw in 5 to 10 minutes. Cook immediately. Do not refreeze raw meat thawed in cold water.
Nutrition Facts : SaturatedFatContent 2.7 g, UnsaturatedFatContent 0.0 g, CarbohydrateContent 0 g, SugarContent 0 g, ServingSize Serves 4, ProteinContent 6.1 g, FatContent 7.1 g, Calories 90 cal, SodiumContent 23.4 mg, FiberContent 0 g, CholesterolContent 0 mg
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Steamed vegetables are one of the easiest and healthiest things you can make in the Instant Pot, and I like to boost their flavor by sautéing them in garlic and olive oil just before serving. Adding a touch of healthy fat to this side dish helps the body absorb their important fat-soluble vitamins, like vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vegetables can overcook if you don’t quickly release the pressure, so stay close to your Instant Pot or you may wind up with mushy vegetables.
Provided by The Fresh and Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook by Megan Gilmore
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot and arrange a steamer basket on the bottom. Place the vegetables in the steamer basket, making sure the vegetables aren’t touching the water. Secure the lid and move the steam release valve to Sealing. Select Manual/Pressure Cook to cook on high pressure for 0 minutes.
- When the pot beeps and the screen reads L0:00, immediately move the steam release valve to Venting to quickly release the steam pressure. When the floating valve drops, remove the lid and press Cancel to stop the cooking cycle. The vegetables should be tender, but with some tooth to them. Use oven mitts to remove the steamer basket full of vegetables, drain the water from the pot, then dry the pot and return it to the Instant Pot housing.
- Press Sauté and add the olive oil to the Instant Pot. Once the oil is hot but not smoking, add in the garlic and stir briefly, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the steamed vegetables to the pot and stir well to coat them in the garlic-infused olive oil, about 30 seconds more.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, then serve warm with parsley on top. Store leftover vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week. They make for great toppings in a salad or grain bowl.
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