Alright, let’s talk about cooking that ground beef in that slow cooker thingy. You know, the one you plug in and it cooks stuff all day? Yeah, that one. My grandkids got me one, said it’s easier. Humph, easier my foot, still gotta chop stuff, but whatever.
So, first off, you gotta get yourself some ground beef. Don’t matter too much what kind, I just get the one that’s on sale. You know, the one with the bright red sticker? That’s the good stuff. Always look for the sale, that’s what I say! Waste not, want not, like my mama used to tell me.
- Get ground beef.
- Look for the sale!
Now, some folks like to brown the beef before they put it in the slow cooker. Me? I don’t always bother. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. Depends on how much time I got, you know? If I’m feelin’ lazy, I just chuck it right in there. If you wanna brown it, just throw it in a pan on the stove, stir it around till it ain’t pink no more. Drain off the greasy stuff, and you’re good to go. Don’t forget to drain the grease, or your food gonna be all swimmin’ in it. Nobody wants greasy food, unless maybe it’s fried chicken, but that’s a whole ‘nother story.
Okay, so the beef is in the slow cooker, now what? Well, that depends on what you’re makin’. You wanna make some of that hamburger soup stuff? The one with all the veggies? My grandkids love that. Okay, so you gotta chop up some onions, carrots, celery, taters, whatever you got lyin’ around. Don’t gotta be fancy, just chop ‘em up small enough so you don’t choke on ‘em. Throw ‘em in the pot with the beef.
Then you gotta add some liquid. Water works just fine. Or you can use that beef broth stuff, if you’re feelin’ fancy. I usually just use water. It’s cheaper, you know? Save money where you can, that’s how I see it. Add enough water to cover everything, but not too much. You don’t want soup, you want… well, whatever it is you’re makin’. Hamburger hash, that’s what they call it sometimes.
Now, the secret ingredient, the one that makes it taste real good? A little bit of this, a little bit of that. You know, salt, pepper, maybe some garlic powder. I got this jar of “Italian seasoning” my daughter gave me. I sprinkle some of that in there too. Don’t really know what’s in it, but it smells good. Just gotta trust your gut, that’s how I cook. A pinch of this, a dash of that. Taste it every now and then, see if it needs more of somethin’. Can’t go wrong with a little extra salt, though, that’s for sure.
Then, you just put the lid on that slow cooker, turn it on low, and let it cook all day. I usually put it on in the mornin’, and by supper time, it’s ready. Makes the whole house smell good, you know? Comfort food, that’s what they call it. Sticks to your ribs, keeps you warm. That’s the kinda food I like. Nothin’ fancy, just good, plain cookin’. Slow cooking is good for old folks and young folks, everything get soft. That’s what I say.
You can make all sorts of things with ground beef in a slow cooker. Tacos, chili, even lasagna, if you believe that. I ain’t tried that lasagna yet, sounds kinda complicated. But the tacos are easy. Just cook the beef with some taco seasoning, then put it in tortillas with whatever you like. Lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream. My grandkids love taco night. And it’s easy on me, that’s the main thing. The easier the better, that’s my motto these days.
So, there you have it. That’s how you cook ground beef in a slow cooker, according to me. Ain’t no fancy recipes, just plain ol’ cookin’. But it’s good, honest food. And that’s all that matters, right? Now, go on and make yourself somethin’ to eat. You must be hungry after all that talkin’. And don’t forget to clean up afterwards, a clean kitchen is a happy kitchen!
Slow cooker ground beef is versatile, you can cook so many different meals with it. That’s why I like it, simple and easy. Remember to always be careful when handling hot food, don’t want nobody gettin’ burned now.
Cooking slow cooker ground beef is not just about food, its about warmth, family, and saving time for old folks like me. I’m telling you all this not because I’m a professional cook, but because I’ve been cooking longer than most of you have been alive.
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