How to Boil Ground Beef for Freezing or Dehydrating
Boiling ground beef can be handy for making large quantities of hamburger meat ready for the freezer for batch cooking, for freezer prep, and even for dehdyrating later!
Set a pot of water to boil. I suggest a large stockpot to do larger quantities and ensure you have room.
Break ground beef in pieces and place into pot carefully - it may splash back on you. *
Stir occasionally to help meat move.
Boil for approximately 6-8 minutes or until thoroughly cooked - no pink showing.
Use a spider or large slotted spoon to scoop beef out onto a cooling rack or a paper towel-covered pan to drain water. I really like to use the Scott Blue Towels because they absorb without falling apart, and I can use fewer of them.
Once cooked, place portion sizes into zip-top freezer bags or vacuum seal in Foodsaver vacuum bags for storage in the freezer from six to twelve months (your mileage will vary based on the type of bag you choose).
Notes
Use any kind of ground meat, but this works best for ground beef (hamburger meat).