Basic Meat Mix

Directions

1. 1
   {"0":"Stovetop","1":"1. Brown ground meat and onions in a large skillet or pot.","2":"Drain fat.","3":"2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for","4":"15 minutes.","7":"Microwave","8":"1. Combine onions and crumbled ground meat in a","9":"microwave-safe 5-quart casserole dish. Cover.","10":"2. Microwave on HIGH 14 to 16 minutes, stirring two or","11":"three times.","12":"3. Drain fat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover.","13":"4. Microwave on HIGH five to eight minutes.","16":"To Freeze","17":"1. Divide cooked mixture into five containers or freezer bags","18":"(approximately 2 cups each). Cover. Label with date and","19":"freeze. If using freezer bags, remove air from bags, seal,","20":"press flat and freeze. For best quality, use frozen ground","21":"beef within three to four months.","24":"To Defrost","25":"1. Place one package Basic Meat Mix in appropriate","26":"container or pan.","29":"Microwave until defrosted (stir frequently and break apart","30":"with a fork once or twice).","33":"On stovetop, heat on medium heat for 10 to","34":"15 minutes before continuing with recipe.","37":"Defrost meat in refrigerator overnight."}