Cook-first Ground Beef Mix

from Family Circle

Cook-first Ground Beef Mix
Servings: 16 Prep 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 medium sweet green peppers, chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano

Make It

1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of beef; cook, stirring to break up meat, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain in colander. Repeat with remaining beef.

2. Heat oil in pan. Add onion and green pepper; saute 8 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and oregano; saute 2 minutes.

3. Remove from heat. Stir in meat. Divide into fourths (about 4 cups each). Pack in plastic freezer bags or freezer storage containers; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator.

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