Ground Beef Crumbles
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Get hands-off ground beef crumbles for tacos, pasta sauce, or casseroles in the air fryer. Just break it up during cooking and you're set! This recipe shows you how.
Ingredients
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Steps
- 01Break the ground beef into rough chunks and place in the air fryer basket.
- 02No oil needed. The beef has plenty of fat.
- 03Ready for the air fryer. Open the basket every 3 to 4 minutes and break the meat apart further with a wooden spoon.
- 04Drain the rendered fat when done.
Ground beef in the air fryer is hands-off taco meat, pasta sauce base, or casserole filling. The only requirement is breaking it up during cooking. If you leave it in one big lump, the outside overcooks while the center stays raw and grey. Open the basket 2 to 3 times and break it into small crumbles.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 02Break ground beef into small chunks and place in the basket.
- 03Cook for 4 minutes.
- 04Open basket and break the beef apart further with a wooden spoon.
- 05Cook for another 4 minutes until fully browned.
- 06Drain excess fat before seasoning and serving.
Recipe Notes
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Meal Prep
Stores 4 days refrigerated. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes, shaking once. Best meal prep protein for taco bowls, pasta, and rice dishes.
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