Ground beef and other ground meats have food safety issues not associated with whole cuts of meat. In a whole cut from a healthy animal, the interior of the meat is essentially sterile , even before cooking; any bacterial contamination is on the outer surface of the meat.

Ground beef comes mostly from the chuck, sirloin, and round, though the taste depends more on the amount of fat than on the cut of origin. The fat content of ground beef varies, so it’s important to check the label for this information.

Ground beef is an easy choice for a great family dinner. Choose from chilies, meat loaves, and burgers and that take under 30 minutes to cook.  

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 Ib Ground Beef - 1/2 c Onion; Chopped, 1 medium - tsp Salt - 1/3 c Catsup - chili Sauce - Brown Sugar - Lemon Juice

Directions:

Combine meat, onion, and salt together. Shape the mixture into 6 patties, each about 3/4 -inch thick.

Brown the patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning one. Cover and cook over low heat about 10 minutes.

Drain off the excess fat. Mix catsup, Chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Pour sauce over the patties.

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, spooning the sauce onto the patties occasionally. Serve with the sauce spooned over the patties.

Ingredients:

- 1 Ib Ground Beef - 1 Egg; Large - 1/4 c Onion; Chopped, 1 sm - 1/3 c Bread Crumbs; Dry - 1/4 c Milk - 3/4 tsp Salt - 1/8 tsp Pepper - 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Directions: Combine all the ingredients together. Shape mixture by tablespoonfuls into 1 1/2 -inch balls. (keeping hands moist with water will help keep meat from sticking to hands.) Skillet

preparation:

Heat 1 tbsp salad oil in alarge skillet, cook the meatballs over medium heat until brown, about 20 minutes.

Drain off excess fat. Over preparation:

Place the meatballs in a lightly greased baking pan 13 x 9 s 2 or 15 1/2 x1 -inch; bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F. oven until light brown, about 20 minutes. Drain off the excess fat.