How to Cook Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   If your ground beef is frozen, let it thaw to room temperature.

2. 2

   Add a little olive oil to a cast iron skillet.

3. 3

   Place the ground beef in a skillet and break it into pieces. Let it cook for a few minutes on medium-high heat.

4. 4

   As it starts to brown, add the spices and stir, breaking the pieces into tinier pieces.

5. 5

   Cook till ground beef is browned and no longer pink.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust salt.

7. 7

   If you wish, you can drain the extra fat and save it for later use in an airtight container.