Beef Soboro: An Easy ground beef Recipe for a Weeknight Dinner (2024)

FAQs

How to cook ground beef without frying pan? ›

Because the meat has less fat, it could use a little cooking oil for frying or grilling. Sear the beef over a high heat on a grill or stovetop skillet to seal in its juices, then proceed with a lower temperature to finish grilling, frying, or roasting. Cuts like steaks are less forgiving.

After you add the ground beef to the hot pan, let it cook untouched for several minutes. Many cooks make the mistake of constantly stirring ground beef as it browns, but this agitation drives moisture out of the meat, creating a tougher texture.

Choose the right pan

If you're working with a nonstick pan, you may not need to add any additional oil. The natural fat from the ground beef will help the meat brown and prevent it from sticking. If you prefer, you can add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pan before adding the beef.

That depends on the quality of the ground beef, and what cut of the animal it came from. If it's fairly average “ground beef” from an average grocery store, then it probably won't taste all that good without seasoning - particularly without salt.

This basic burger seasoning is made with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Feel free to add a little minced dried onion for added flavor and a bit of texture if you like. Mix it into the meat or sprinkle it over the patties as they cook.

Seasoning Ground Beef

The meat needs to be seasoned no matter what you're going to do with it. In the recipe below I add salt and pepper at the end. You can also add it midway through. It doesn't matter much.

Water: You'll need enough to fully submerge the beef in the pan. Place the ground meat in the pot first, then pour cold/tap water over it until it's covered. Seasonings: Use any type of seasonings or spices you like. Check below for some ideas!

How do you add flavor to ground beef? ›

Add herbs and spices: Mix in dried herbs and spices such as cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to give your ground beef a bolder flavor.

Use a flavored oil: Cook the ground beef in a flavorful oil such as olive oil infused with garlic or chili pepper to add depth of flavor. Add cheese: Mix in shredded cheese such as cheddar, blue cheese, or feta to the ground beef for a creamy, cheesy flavor.

Use salt and pepper to season ground beef, turkey, or pork. Add garlic, onions, bell peppers, oregano, basil, parsley, or Italian seasoning for extra flavor. Stir red pepper flakes, chili powder, or hot sauce into the meat for a spicy kick.

Velveting is a simple process of using baking soda or a mixture of egg whites, cornstarch and oil to marinate and tenderize economical cuts of steak, chicken and other meats before cooking. Velveting meat softens fibers to reduce toughness and enhance juiciness for maximum flavor and tenderness.

Mix one teaspoon baking soda and half a teaspoon of cream of tartar with one tablespoon of water in a small dish and pour the mixture over the beef. This is going to tenderize the meat.

Don't over-grind the meat, again because it can make it mushy and tough. For medium and regular ground beef, grind the meat twice (any more and it goes mushy!). For lean and extra lean ground beef you can grind the meat 3 times (this is mainly done to blend the fat in for a more “lean” look).

Briefly soaking meat in a solution of baking soda and water raises the pH on the meat's surface, making it more difficult for the proteins to bond excessively, which keeps the meat tender and moist when it's cooked.