Fresh Ground Beef

1. For Crumbles: In non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, break up ground beef into small chunks and brown 8-10 min until meat AND juices show no pink colour. Drain, if necessary. Use in pasta sauce, chili, casseroles, etc., seasoning to taste.
2. For Patties: Combine 1 lb (500 g) beef, 1 beaten egg and 1/4 cup (50 mL) fine bread crumbs; season and mix lightly. Shape into 4 to 6, ¾-inch-thick (2 cm) patties. Lightly oil pan or grill. Broil, barbecue or pan-fry using medium-high heat, 5-7 min per side until instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patties reads at least 160°F/70°C.
   Patties are completely cooked at 160°F/70°C, regardless of colour.

1. Lightly oil pan or grill.
2. Broil, pan-fry or barbecue ¾-inch-thick (2 cm) patties using medium-high heat, 5-7 min per side until instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of patties
   reads at least 160°F/70°C.
   Patties are completely cooked at 160°F/70°C, regardless of colour.

1. Pack 1 ½ lb (750 g) meat loaf mixture into 9- x 5-inch (2 L) loaf pan. Insert meat thermometer into centre of loaf avoiding bottom of pan.
2. Cook in 350°F (180°C) oven for 55-60 min until thermometer reads 160°F (70°C).
   Meat loaf is completely cooked at 160°F/70°C, regardless of colour.
3. Tent with foil for 10 min before slicing.

1. Place 1" (2.5 cm) meatballs in single layer on lightly oiled foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet.
2. Cook in 400° F (200° C) oven 15-20 min until centres AND juices show no pink colour.
3. Use immediately, refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

1. Preheat non-stick skillet, grill or pan over medium heat.
2. Cover and pan-fry, grill or broil turning occasionally with tongs, 20-25 min until instant-read thermometer inserted lengthwise into centre of sausages reads 160ºF/70ºC.
   Beef sausages are completely cooked at 160°F/70°C, regardless of colour.
   Sausages include: Breakfast, Spicy Grilling, Sausage Coil, Sausage Kabobs