Best way to cook 5 pounds of ground meat???

GBAGH · 06-16-2007, 10:19 PM

If you wanted to cook five pounds of ground meat at once what would you use to cook it in? I am looking to make crumbles, not patties...so the grill is out. I can't find a frying pan big enough, and using a big pot takes for-friggin-ever. If anyone knows a good option let me know.

oregonpanthers · 06-16-2007, 11:02 PM

I just did 3lbs worth a couple days ago. The simple way to do this is to just dump it all into a big pot with water and let it simmer on low-medium heat till its all turned brown. Keep giving it a stir every few minutes. Keep it coverd too. I add in 1/2 cup of pineapple juice for every pound of beef and this helps tenderize and break down the beef protein (bromelain enzyme) and it makes the beef taste fricking awsome! Just drain your beef well after its done to remove the fruit sugars and water from the beef.

GBAGH · 06-16-2007, 11:35 PM

I have tried boiling it in water and I just can't stomach it. I think that I am looking for maybe a gigantic frying pan or maybe some other kind of device that I haven't heard of yet LOL.

**SweatMachine** · 06-17-2007, 01:31 AM

I have a very large skillet... the same diameter as a large wok, but about 5 inches deep.

Works great for browning then adding spagehtti sauce and simmering,( just one example)

Sal Paradise · 06-18-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBAGH

I have tried boiling it in water and I just can't stomach it. I think that I am looking for maybe a gigantic frying pan or maybe some other kind of device that I haven't heard of yet LOL.

I was going to suggest a large turkey fryer but using water but since you don't care for the boiled meat then a large electric skillet may be the best option.
I can do 2 pounds of ground venison or beef in one of those.

But I have found the boiled meat is a soooo much easier on my stomach than fryed meat even if I use no oil in non-stick cookware. That and boiling it takes so much fat out of the meat I boil nearly everything.
Boil it, put it in the fridge and get rid of the fat.

It does take a bit to get used to though!! And some seasoning is a must.
I like the pineapple juice idea, may have to try that.

Another thing that can be done which I do from time to time is take the meat that has been boiled and flash fry it in a pan for some added "texture" so to speak. That and I can get a little more seasoning added in at that time as well.

Sal

**Trulyhuge** · 06-19-2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweatMachine

I have a very large skillet... the same diameter as a large wok, but about 5 inches deep.

Works great for browning then adding spagehtti sauce and simmering,( just one example)

Same here. I have a huge skillet also! I think it a necessity when cooking in bulk.

**Trulyhuge** · 06-19-2007, 10:09 AM

Or just fire up 2 skillets!

wakejump4me · 06-19-2007, 01:28 PM

just spread it out on a baking pan / sheet and throw it in the oven . fill the sheet with your flavoring etc.. and your meet is gonna be awesome .

wake

Explosive · 07-10-2007, 08:53 AM

Use a big pan

dump in some olive oil on medium heat
add fresh minced garlic (alot of it) and thin sliced banana peppers to the oil. Let this cook for a few minutes then add the ground meat and two zucchini cut into small slices.

Taste great this way

swingslammer · 07-10-2007, 11:59 AM

I boil it and pour off the fat one or two times then.......add some spices to the water. I actually have had the spiced water as a soup. Try it with spice or some BBq sauce in the water.

big_rob1 · 09-28-2007, 12:47 PM

could make it into a meatloaf, cut that stuff up for sandwiches, with salad, it makes a really really versatile meal

**bouncer dave** · 09-28-2007, 03:37 PM

add some kiwi juice to it . it will tenderize the meat, new experience.

evilive138 · 09-29-2007, 06:00 PM

I just use a big pot and summer it. Takes some getting used to. Gotta add flavors, etc. But its quick and easy.

goliath23 · 09-30-2007, 07:15 AM

Get the george foreman grill but get the flat one. I forget the name and im too lazy to go downstairs. Its by far the easiest thing to clean and you can easily fit 5-8 lbs at a time. It takes about 10-20min If I remember correctly to cook it all. It cost me about 35$ to buy and I love it soo much more than the grill version.

49ersforlife · 10-17-2007, 03:24 AM

2.5 pounds at a time, best bet

iron05 · 10-17-2007, 09:40 AM

Go to Johnny Rockets, get a milk shake with whip cream and choco syrup...tell those bastards that you want 5 lbs of ground beef and that you want it now, get a side of fries AND onion rings, and make sure you do this everyday, 3-5 times a day, it's not bad for you at all i swear.

SicNic · 12-10-2007, 08:42 AM

Get a wok from target. They are 20 bucks and you can cook 5 pounds of anything easily in that.

alex · 12-10-2007, 08:59 AM

just be a man and eat it raw

ddubb9965 · 12-10-2007, 10:43 AM

i think what you are looking for is a cauldron. Light up the fireplace, thrown in a cauldron filled with an inordinate amount of red meat. Come back in 4-6 hours.

monkeymuscle · 12-10-2007, 11:03 AM

If you have a big pot like you would use to boil noodles for spaghetti in that will work. Just dump the meat in there throw the lid on turn on medium heat. It will cook up pretty fast. Season to taste. If it is fatty burger, use a noodle strainer to drain the fat off, then rinse with hot water. This will eliminate a lot of fat.

ironrapist · 01-13-2008, 05:48 PM

I use a huge skillet...but if you don't have access to one, just do 2.5lbs at a time in a smaller one.

I usually chop up an onion or two and add that in, plenty of garlic, pepper, some sea salt...

After I drain the fat out and put it all in a container, I add a packet of chili seasoning while stirring it all up and it tastes fucking DELICIOUS this way. Try it out.

judge1990 · 06-28-2008, 12:23 PM

you can buy some beef broth and make a stew in a slow cooker

Tight Five · 06-28-2008, 12:51 PM

Get your wife to do it??

Pheedno · 06-28-2008, 01:37 PM

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Rugger · 11-13-2008, 03:50 PM

Crock pot. Put it in before you go to bed, leave it over night, good to go in the AM.

06-16-2007, 10:19 PM	#1
GBAGH Lightweight Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey. Home of nothing good LMAO. Posts: 367	Best way to cook 5 pounds of ground meat??? If you wanted to cook five pounds of ground meat at once what would you use to cook it in? I am looking to make crumbles, not patties...so the grill is out. I can't find a frying pan big enough, and using a big pot takes for-friggin-ever. If anyone knows a good option let me know. __________________ Pain is the fuel that fans the flames of my pyre. A battleplan is only as good as the general carrying it out on the field. This is my war son, and I have the biggest bombs and the smallest conscience.

06-16-2007, 11:02 PM	#2
oregonpanthers Bantamweight Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 172	I just did 3lbs worth a couple days ago. The simple way to do this is to just dump it all into a big pot with water and let it simmer on low-medium heat till its all turned brown. Keep giving it a stir every few minutes. Keep it coverd too. I add in 1/2 cup of pineapple juice for every pound of beef and this helps tenderize and break down the beef protein (bromelain enzyme) and it makes the beef taste fricking awsome! Just drain your beef well after its done to remove the fruit sugars and water from the beef. __________________ BS, CSCS UW-La Crosse Graduate Assistant Human Performance

06-16-2007, 11:35 PM	#3
GBAGH Lightweight Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey. Home of nothing good LMAO. Posts: 367	I have tried boiling it in water and I just can't stomach it. I think that I am looking for maybe a gigantic frying pan or maybe some other kind of device that I haven't heard of yet LOL. __________________ Pain is the fuel that fans the flames of my pyre. A battleplan is only as good as the general carrying it out on the field. This is my war son, and I have the biggest bombs and the smallest conscience.

06-17-2007, 01:31 AM	#4
SweatMachine Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: If my foot was up your ass, you'd know exactly where I was ! Posts: 7,428	I have a very large skillet... the same diameter as a large wok, but about 5 inches deep. Works great for browning then adding spagehtti sauce and simmering,( just one example) __________________ SweatMachine (pronounced: Swet-Mow-Sheen) "I've got blood on my hands and there's no remorse" email: intense-fitness@hotmail.com Trueprotein.com-the highest quality at the rock bottom lowest price

06-19-2007, 01:28 PM	#8
wakejump4me The Specialist Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,330	just spread it out on a baking pan / sheet and throw it in the oven . fill the sheet with your flavoring etc.. and your meet is gonna be awesome . wake __________________ to save as much money as possible on all your orders from www.TrueProtein.com type AXW999 in the discountcode box 2008 NPC South Florida Bodybuilding Heavyweight Champion Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. Vince Lombardi

06-19-2007, 10:09 AM	#7
Trulyhuge Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Living at the dinner table Posts: 3,333	Or just fire up 2 skillets!

07-10-2007, 08:53 AM	#9
Explosive New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Use a big pan dump in some olive oil on medium heat add fresh minced garlic (alot of it) and thin sliced banana peppers to the oil. Let this cook for a few minutes then add the ground meat and two zucchini cut into small slices. Taste great this way

07-10-2007, 11:59 AM	#10
swingslammer Lightweight Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In route and I can't fall out, Iraq Posts: 314	I boil it and pour off the fat one or two times then.......add some spices to the water. I actually have had the spiced water as a soup. Try it with spice or some BBq sauce in the water. __________________ Here to chew bubblegum and kickass....and I am all out of bubblegum......no here is another pack !! My journal..... http://www.intensemuscle.com/showthread.php?t=25627

09-28-2007, 12:47 PM	#11
big_rob1 New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 70	could make it into a meatloaf, cut that stuff up for sandwiches, with salad, it makes a really really versatile meal

09-28-2007, 03:37 PM	#12
bouncer dave Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: melbourne australia Posts: 2,749	add some kiwi juice to it . it will tenderize the meat, new experience. __________________ old family red nose "The guy with the biggest butt lifts the biggest weights." — Paul Anderson Waiting for true protein down under

09-29-2007, 06:00 PM	#13
evilive138 Lightweight Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MI Posts: 371	I just use a big pot and summer it. Takes some getting used to. Gotta add flavors, etc. But its quick and easy.

09-30-2007, 07:15 AM	#14
goliath23 Heavyweight Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa Posts: 2,190	Get the george foreman grill but get the flat one. I forget the name and im too lazy to go downstairs. Its by far the easiest thing to clean and you can easily fit 5-8 lbs at a time. It takes about 10-20min If I remember correctly to cook it all. It cost me about 35$ to buy and I love it soo much more than the grill version.

10-17-2007, 03:24 AM	#15
49ersforlife New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 27	2.5 pounds at a time, best bet

10-17-2007, 09:40 AM	#16
iron05 Heavyweight Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Climbing the steep mountain to the next level. Posts: 2,309	Go to Johnny Rockets, get a milk shake with whip cream and choco syrup...tell those bastards that you want 5 lbs of ground beef and that you want it now, get a side of fries AND onion rings, and make sure you do this everyday, 3-5 times a day, it's not bad for you at all i swear. __________________ Use discount code KEG432 for that 5% discount at www.trueprotein.com "The brain can subjugate anything, even real pain." -Bruce Lee

12-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#17
SicNic New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	Get a wok from target. They are 20 bucks and you can cook 5 pounds of anything easily in that.

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12-10-2007, 08:59 AM	#18
alex Heavyweight Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: brighton, UK Posts: 1,940	just be a man and eat it raw __________________ what are your lifting stats like?

12-10-2007, 10:43 AM	#19
ddubb9965 Middleweight Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OCMD...ever been? Posts: 618	i think what you are looking for is a cauldron. Light up the fireplace, thrown in a cauldron filled with an inordinate amount of red meat. Come back in 4-6 hours. __________________ "Any action without purpose is meaningless." w3rd!

12-10-2007, 11:03 AM	#20
monkeymuscle Bantamweight Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bozeman, Mt Posts: 148	If you have a big pot like you would use to boil noodles for spaghetti in that will work. Just dump the meat in there throw the lid on turn on medium heat. It will cook up pretty fast. Season to taste. If it is fatty burger, use a noodle strainer to drain the fat off, then rinse with hot water. This will eliminate a lot of fat.

01-13-2008, 05:48 PM	#21
ironrapist New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7	I use a huge skillet...but if you don't have access to one, just do 2.5lbs at a time in a smaller one. I usually chop up an onion or two and add that in, plenty of garlic, pepper, some sea salt... After I drain the fat out and put it all in a container, I add a packet of chili seasoning while stirring it all up and it tastes fucking DELICIOUS this way. Try it out.

06-28-2008, 12:23 PM	#22
judge1990 New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	you can buy some beef broth and make a stew in a slow cooker

06-28-2008, 12:51 PM	#23
Tight Five Heavyweight Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,495	Get your wife to do it?? __________________ Troponin Athlete "My methods arent for the weekend quarterback and they sure arent for the beginning lifter, they never have and never will be. This is for hardcore bodybuilders ONLY, lets get that straight right here and now" - the Kayser Soze of bodybuilding My wife holds bands tied around the head board...then I pull on her hips. It still doesn't work well but I like the view - Future 6 October 2008

06-28-2008, 01:37 PM	#24
Pheedno New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 59	http://search.ablekitchen.com/?Searc...FQKcFQodNFUdtw Buy yourself a big one

11-13-2008, 03:50 PM	#25
Rugger New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 18	Crock pot. Put it in before you go to bed, leave it over night, good to go in the AM.

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