8 to 10 mins to be safe. I've screwed up ground beef myself so don't feel bad, that's how we learn. Mary
Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2015, at 11:15 AM, Kimsan Song via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > > Wow, I thought my original reply went to Sugar but I am glad it > didn't. I was embarroussed to admit my fear of cooking the meet. > I have 3 kids, 7, 9 and 11 and I always was nervous doing this, which > I still haven't yet, because didn't want them to get sick. > I have received tips such as if I am that nervous, put a lil water in > then cook the meet that way. > I suppose I should just get over my fear and getter done? > So, If I cook on medium, how long should that take until its done? > Thanks to everyone for their input. > > On 2/17/15, rebecca manners via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: >> I use feel and smell as well. Lately, though, I've started timing my ground >> >> beef. I cook for about seven or eight minutes, stirring constantly. I >> usually cook over high heat. >> >> Hope that helps, >> >> Becky >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Brittany Simpson via Cookinginthedark >> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 12:50 PM >> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org ; Kimsan >> Subject: Re: [CnD] LAYERED DORITOS CASSEROLE-cup of recipes >> >> Hi, >> I use texture and feel and smell when it comes to cooking ground beef. >> When >> ground beef is raw, it has a kind of soft, packed firmly consistency. As >> it >> gets cooked, it changes texture and becomes very loose and crumbly feeling. >> If you are careful, you can gently place a finger tip in the skillet to >> test >> it if your hands are clean and you doubt what the cooking utensil is >> telling >> you. If the ground beef is still somewhat uncooked it will take on a >> slightly slimy texture. If it is fully cooked, it will feel loose and >> meaty. I hope I am explaining this right. I used to hesitate to cook >> ground beef myself but I eventually became comfortable with it. >> >> Hope that helps, >> Brittany >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Kimsan via Cookinginthedark" <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> >> To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org>; "'Sugar'" <sugarsy...@sbcglobal.net> >> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 8:43 PM >> Subject: Re: [CnD] LAYERED DORITOS CASSEROLE-cup of recipes >> >> >> That sounds like a keeper! >> I must admit though, I am very stupid when it comes to cooking ground beef. >> I bake everything, and never use the stove, especially when it comes to >> cooking ground beef. I was told to listen out for the pop and sizzles and >> if they calm down, then we are almost done, but I cannot hear worth a darn, >> so I need to figure out how to cook the ground beef. Thoughts? >> >> “Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, >> loyalty and persistence.” Colin Powell >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Sugar via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] >> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 6:22 PM >> To: 2006 Christmas Recipe >> Subject: [CnD] LAYERED DORITOS CASSEROLE-cup of recipes >> >> Making this tonight maybe? >> LAYERED DORITOS CASSEROLE >> 1 (family size) bag Doritos, any flavor (I used Nacho Cheese) >> 1 onion, diced >> 1 pound lean ground beef >> 1 clove garlic, minced >> 1 package low sodium taco seasoning >> 1 cup salsa >> 1 cup sour cream >> 1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup >> 2 cups shredded cheese, (I used tex mex blend) >> >> Optional toppings >> Lettuce >> Tomato >> Olives >> Sour Cream >> >> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place salsa in a strainer to drain while >> preparing beef. >> >> Cook ground beef with onion and garlic until no pink remains. Add taco >> seasoning and 1/2 cup of water. Stir until thickened and remove from heat. >> >> In a large bowl, combine drained salsa, sour cream, soup and 1 cup of >> cheese. Add in beef and stir well. >> >> Slightly crush Doritos (not completely, you don't want crumbs). >> Layer 1&1/2 cups Doritos in the bottom of a casserole dish (mine was 2qt) . >> Top with 1/2 of the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Finally top with an >> additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups Doritos and remaining cheese. >> >> Spray a piece of foil with cooking spray and cover casserole. Bake >> 30 minutes covered, remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20 >> minutes or until hot and bubbly. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and olives if >> desired. >> >> >> >> >> Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, Let me walk upon the >> waters Wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever >> wander And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior." >> ~So blessed,Sugar >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark