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Big Batch Tex-Mex Beef

September 30, 2014 By Lori 1 Comment

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Cook. Freeze. Make 4 great meals in a snap!

When it comes to make-ahead meal planning, the freezer is your best friend. All you have to do is cook up some ground beef with a few simple add-ins, then tuck it away in freezer bags and you’re half way to 4 great meals!

Everyone loves Mexican dishes… right? This Big Batch Tex-Mex Beef is the perfect base for so many weeknight suppers:

stuffed zucchini or peppers

tex-mex tacos

taco salad

chimichangas

quesadillas

soups, stews and so much more!

Cooking up 4 lbs. of ground beef makes 16 cups of base Big Batch Tex-Mex Beef. From there it’s easy to freeze it on trays and then pack up into 4 zipper bags of 4 cups each. That way you can pull out a bag and make a great meal in minutes! Just a quick thaw in the microwave, or add frozen to hot soups or stews. It’s that simple.

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Big Batch Tex-Mex Beef
 
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Author: Lori
Serves: 16 cups
Ingredients
  • 4 lbs (2 kg ) Extra Lean or Lean Ground Beef
  • 4 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 small onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cups corn, frozen or canned
Instructions
  1. Cook ground beef and spices in Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 9 to 10 minutes, breaking into small chunks with back of spoon, until browned and completely cooked. Drain well, and return to pot.
  2. Add bell peppers and onions, simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add corn and heat through 1-2 minutes.
  3. Spread mixture in a single layer on several foil or parchment paper-lined baking trays; freeze just until meat is firm, about 1 hour.
  4. Loosen beef mixture into chunks; scoop meal-sized portions into freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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  1. Jeannie says

    July 2, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    This is a great recipe for a hurry-up situation! Lots of choices and with some frozen for an emergency it can be a real life saver.

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