Skillet Cooking Basics
With Skillet Cooking, you’ll have an affordable, mouth-watering meal on the table the whole family will enjoy in just a matter of minutes.
Skillet Cooking BAsics
This is primarily a preparation technique for recipes that call for browned Ground Beef. But can also apply to cuts you might thinly slice before cooking — think Flank Steaks. Once the beef is cooked, it can go into a variety of recipes. Check out our skillet cooking chart for recommendations and guidelines
PREP & PREHEAT
Pull meat directly from fridge and heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. It’s important to have a large skillet so there's plenty of room for the beef to brown evenly. If your recipe calls for more than a couple pounds of Ground Beef, it’s OK to cook in batches.
CRUMBLE & BROWN
Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to break the Ground Beef into crumbles as you’re cooking. Stir lightly to ensure even cooking. Depending on your recipe, you may need to brown the meat only lightly, because it will continue to cook later on.
DRAIN
Most recipes call for the Ground Beef to be drained after browning. In extra-lean Ground Beef, there may not be much to drain at all.
SAVOR YOUR OPTIONS
Now's the time to put that delicious Ground Beef to good use in your favorite recipe. Looking for inspiration? Check out Confetti Beef Tacos, Mediterranean Beef and Salad Pita, Wrangler’s Beef Chili and more.
cooking tip
Use a potato masher to break up Ground Beef into small crumbles while browning.
Glossary
Seasoning
We're not talking spices — in this case, seasoning is all about preparing a cast iron skillet for cooking. Methods may differ, but the end result of a well-seasoned pan is a non-stick surface and years (if not decades) of perfectly browned meat.
Beef, Wild Rice and Mushroom Bake |
Beef, Wild Rice and Mushroom Bake |
Wild rice gets a flavor boost from Ground Beef, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes. Try this easy baked dish today.
Pepper-Rubbed Beef Chuck Eye Steak |
Pepper-Rubbed Beef Chuck Eye Steak |
Try this peppery steak tonight! Beef Chuck Eye Steak served with a red wine sauce.
Mu Shu Steak & Apple Wraps |
Mu Shu Steak & Apple Wraps |
Hand-held and perfectly portable, these wraps are great on the go.
Beefy French Onion Soup |
Beefy French Onion Soup |
It's your favorite onion soup with a protein boost from Ground Beef. Delicious and satisfying!
Shoulder Petite Tender Medallions
Juicy and tender small medallions cut from the Shoulder Petite Tender.
Eye of Round Steak
A tremendous value cut that is lean and boneless. Ideal for marinating then grilling or skillet cooking.
Strip Filet
Thick cut but smaller diameter than Strip Steak with a robust taste. Season simply with salt and pepper or your favorite rub and grill.
Hanging Tender
Pillar of the diaphragm.
Pairing Beef and Alcohol
While it all comes down to personal preference, we have compiled some general guidelines to finding the perfect beef and alcohol pairing.
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