Seasoned Ground Beef

Onion powder combines with oregano leaves, salt and pepper to take ground beef from plain to perfect. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated May 25, 2011

Ingredients

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

teaspoon onion powder

teaspoon salt

teaspoons dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon pepper

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In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook all ingredients over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
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To use within 3 days, spoon into 2 (3-cup) containers; cover and refrigerate. Or to freeze until ready to use, spoon into 2 (3-cup) freezer containers; cover and freeze for up to 3 months.

What's quicker than cooking ground beef? Cooking a big batch of meat and freezing it for those nights when you're really short on time. This seasoned meat (makes 4 to 5 cups) can be added to spaghetti sauce. The mixture can be frozen for up to three months.