Beef & Ground Beef

Browning Ground Meats

When browning ground meats, press down with a potato masher while cooking to break the meat apart.

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Browning Meatballs

To prepare meatballs without having to stand over the stove turning each one, arrange meatballs on a greased broiler pan and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. There’s no need to turn them—they’ll…

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Complementing Veal's Flavor

Veal has a delicate taste, which allows the more flavorful ingredients in a recipe to shine. Herb and spices that complement veal include marjoram, rosemary, sage, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon,…

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Draining Fat from Ground Beef

After browning ground beef, I push the meat to one side of the pan and tilt the pan so the grease runs to the opposite side. Then I easily draw it out with a turkey baster. —Diane A., Lake Orion,…

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Freezing Roast in the Perfect Size

Rather than trimming a frozen roast to fit your roasting pan, try this: Put a fresh roast into a plastic freezer bag, then fit it into your roasting pan and freeze. Once it’s frozen, you can take…

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Fun Shape for Meat Loaf

To make serving meat loaf with mashed potatoes quick and fun, press your meat mixture into a Teflon-lined 9-inch round cake pan. Prepare the potatoes while the meat loaf bakes for 30 minutes. Then…

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Have a Beef with Bones?

The bones on a beef rib roast add unbeatable flavor when roasting, but they can also pose a challenge when carving. So when ordering your roast, ask the butcher to remove the bones and tie them…

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Hints for Making Hamburgers

Hamburgers are one of the easiest entrees to prepare. And with a few timeless tips, your burgers will turn out tasty every time!

To keep hamburgers moist, first combine the filling…

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Homemade Frozen Beef Patties

When I buy ground beef for burgers, I place the amount I’ll need for a meal in heavy-duty resealable bags. Then I flatten the bags and press out all the air. The packages stack well in the freezer…

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Lightening Up Beef

Whether you want to serve your family more meatless meals or simply reduce some of the meat in family favorites, consider the following ideas for savvy standbys:

Cut Back with…

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