Big Batch Cooked Ground Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Cook ground beef in stockpot or Dutch oven, using medium-high heat for 9 to 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks with back of spoon until browned and completely cooked.
2. 2
   Drain in colander.
3. 3
   Return to pot and add onion and garlic; simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until vegetables are soft.
4. 4
   Spread mixture out in a single layer onto several foil-lined baking trays; cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze just until meat is firm (about 1 hour).
5. 5
   Loosen frozen beef into chunks and scoop into freezer bags or containers.
6. 6
   Freeze for up to 3 months.
7. 7
   Add frozen beef to recipes calling for browned ground beef, you may need to increase the recipe's cooking time slightly.