Freezer-Ready Tomato Ground Beef Mix |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a very handy starter mix for all kinds of recipes...I always keep it handy in my freezer, and use it for recipes calling for ground beef...it sure saves a lot of time, as you don't have to start to fry ground beef, and the onions and garlic are already in it, a real time-saver! You can add in 2 cups crushed or diced tomatoes also if desired. Ingredients:
4 lbs lean ground beef |
4 medium onions, chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic |
2 cups celery, chopped |
1/4 cup oil (optional) |
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional) |
1/4 cup tomato paste (or to taste) |
1 tablespoon seasoning salt (or to taste) |
black pepper |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional, but good to add in) |
Directions:
1. In a x-large Dutch oven, cook ground beef, onions, celery and garlic over medium heat in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain fat.
2. Add in tomato paste and mushrooms; mix to combine, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; mix well, cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes.
4. Cool to room temperature, the freeze mixture in 2-cup portions in plastic freezer containers.
5. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
6. Thaw in the refrigerator or in the microwave before using.
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