Ground Beef
Ground Beef
Ground beef is one of the most versatile and widely used ingredients in home cooking. It serves as the foundation for countless comforting meals—from burgers and tacos to meatloaf, pasta sauces, and hearty stews. At Benefit Market, our ground beef is a convenient and flavorful option, ready to be transformed into satisfying meals any day of the week.
Nutritional Benefits
Ground beef is a nutrient-dense source of high-quality protein, typically offering around 18–22 grams of protein per 4-ounce cooked serving. Protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle, supporting immune function, and keeping you full and energized throughout the day.
In addition to protein, ground beef provides important micronutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Iron is essential for oxygen transport in the blood, while zinc supports immune health and wound healing. Vitamin B12 plays a key role in red blood cell production and nervous system function. Ground beef also contains other B vitamins such as niacin and riboflavin, which help convert food into energy.
Ground beef is available in a range of lean-to-fat ratios, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your dietary preferences and cooking needs.
Cooking Tips
Ground beef is easy to prepare and adapts to many flavor profiles. For most recipes, begin by browning the beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. To ensure safety and optimal taste, cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F.
If you’re using higher-fat ground beef, consider draining excess grease after cooking. For dishes like spaghetti sauce, chili, or casseroles, ground beef adds a savory base that blends well with spices, herbs, vegetables, and grains.
When forming patties for burgers or meatballs, avoid over-mixing the meat to maintain tenderness. Add simple seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic, or onion powder, or explore different cuisines with spices like cumin, paprika, oregano, or curry.
For freezer-friendly meals, cook and cool ground beef before storing in airtight containers. This makes it easy to add protein to meals on busy nights without sacrificing flavor or quality.
Health Suggestions
To enjoy ground beef as part of a balanced diet, consider pairing it with vegetables, whole grains, and fiber-rich legumes. Use leaner blends (such as 90% or higher) when preparing recipes that don’t rely on added fat for flavor.
For a lighter meal, ground beef can be used to make stuffed peppers, lettuce wraps, or grain bowls with brown rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables. Swapping out traditional pasta for spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles can also reduce refined carbs while maintaining satisfaction.
When using ground beef in recipes like tacos or stir-fries, balance the plate with a variety of colorful ingredients and use herbs and spices to enhance flavor without relying on excess salt or sauces.
At Benefit Market, our ground beef is a dependable ingredient you can use across meals to create dishes that are filling, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Whether cooking for yourself or feeding a family, it’s a smart staple that supports variety and nourishment.
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