I always throw out the juice from frying hamburger because it changes the taste of a recipe. I forgot to do that this time when making mac and cheese with hamburger added and it gave the taste of the dish something that wasn't good. Can anyone relate?
Hamburger juice ruined my recipe
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That's too bad georgevan. Yeah, it can happen. I'm sure it's happened to me I just don't remember any specifics.
I think it really depends on what you are making. Sometimes the fat from the beef is a good addition, other times not.
I think it really depends on what you are making. Sometimes the fat from the beef is a good addition, other times not.
HeyItsSara
Sous Chef
oh no!!!
I don't remember noticing that.
mseaglecook
Senior Cook
Yikes, I am so sorry...
I've learned to repurpose food when these little oopsee daisies happen. I would throw in a can of beans and some enchilada sauce and BOOM ..instant chili mac.
I've learned to repurpose food when these little oopsee daisies happen. I would throw in a can of beans and some enchilada sauce and BOOM ..instant chili mac.
most all ground beef will give up some water (and fat....) when fried.
if the ground beef has been frozen&thawed, you'll get some 'extra' water, as the freezing ruptures some the meat cells.
typically I just keep on frying - the water will evaporate. you really can't brown ground beef if there is water in the fry pan, all the 'heat' get absorbed by boiling/evaporating the water and the ground beef does not get hot enough to brown.
if the ground beef has been frozen&thawed, you'll get some 'extra' water, as the freezing ruptures some the meat cells.
typically I just keep on frying - the water will evaporate. you really can't brown ground beef if there is water in the fry pan, all the 'heat' get absorbed by boiling/evaporating the water and the ground beef does not get hot enough to brown.
CarolPa
Executive Chef
When I buy ground beef I wrap some of it formed into patty size for convenience. My husband will not eat a hamburger made from this. Only fresh bought ground beef. Is this why do you think? I use these little packets 3-4 at a time when making chili or similar diahes.They defrost faster than a larger package of meat.
jennyema
Chef Extraordinaire
Keep cooking it until the “juice” dries up
