Frequently Asked Questions

No, Pound of Ground Crumbles are uncooked (raw) ground beef, just like you would normally use.

The secret is in the clever design of Pound of Ground Crumbles! Simply put, it cooks quickly because small things cook faster than big things! Instead of being a solid brick, or block, of ground beef, each of the individually-frozen ground beef crumbled pieces is loose inside the tray.

Great question! Fresh, ground beef Crumbles are quick-frozen so your ground beef is frozen at peak quality!

Natural beef is defined by the USDA as minimally processed, with no artificial ingredients or added colors.

Yes. Brown Pound of Ground Crumbles in a skillet before using it to make tacos, spaghetti, or your favorite dish!

Of course! A great feature of Pound of Ground Crumbles ground beef is that you can use as much or as little as you want. Put the remaining, uncooked ground beef in a sealed bag back in the freezer and reuse later. Or, after cooking, it is safe to re-freeze a portion of the cooked ground beef.

Pound of Ground was designed for favorite dishes that use crumbled meat like spaghetti sauce, tacos, chili, casseroles, and sloppy joes.

Yes! Cook the ground beef as you normally would in the recipe, and freeze a dish as you usually would. Pro tip: When reheating casseroles that have ground beef, be sure the internal temperature reaches 160 °F (73.9 °C).

When you get home, freeze Pound of Ground Crumbles as fast as possible to maintain its quality. Store ground beef crumbles at 0° F or below.

Pound of Ground Crumbles should be used within 3 days of thawing for the best quality, taste and experience.

In accordance with USDA Freezing and Food Safety Guidelines, meats that are refrigerator cold, partly frozen (solid), or frozen can be placed into the freezer for later use. You should immediately discard any meat that’s above 40 °F or meat that is exactly 40° F that may have been so for more than 2 hours.

Slight fluctuations in temperature during transportation or storage may cause Pound of Ground to thaw slightly, and form ice crystals. This is okay, and not the same as freezer burn.

According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, freezer burn does not make food unsafe, merely dry in spots. It appears as grayish-brown leathery spots and is caused by air coming in contact with the surface of the food. Remove freezer-burned portions either before or after cooking the food. Heavily freezer-burned foods may have to be discarded for quality reasons.

Pound of Ground was designed to go right from the freezer to the skillet. But, if you need to thaw, we recommend defrosting Pound of Ground Crumbles overnight. It’s best to plan ahead for slow, safe thawing in the refrigerator. However, in accordance with USDA Freezing and Food Safety Guidelines, there are three safe ways to thaw food:

1. In the refrigerator, or
2. In cold water, or
3. In the microwave

Read more here.

Dispose grease in your trash can. Like Pound of Ground, it’s three easy steps, like 1-2-3!

1. Let the drippings or grease cool
2. Once cool, pour the grease into the tray that can be thrown away
3. Keep this tray in your fridge, and when it is full, place it in a plastic bag to prevent leakage and then throw it in the garbage