The cooking time for ground beef varies depending on the method used:
- For pan-cooked ground beef, preheat a skillet and cook the beef, letting it brown untouched for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then continue to cook while breaking it up and stirring for another 4-5 minutes until fully browned and cooked through. Total time is about 8-10 minutes.
- For boiled ground beef, place the beef in water and bring it to a boil, stirring and breaking it up occasionally. It usually takes about 10-15 minutes for the beef to cook fully, turning from pink to brown.
- For slow simmering with broth, after browning the beef, simmer it in broth or water for about 1 hour to get a tender, fine crumble, stirring every 10 minutes and adding liquid as needed.
In summary:
- Pan cooking: about 8-10 minutes
- Boiling: about 10-15 minutes
- Slow simmering in broth: about 1 hour
The exact time depends on the cooking technique and the desired texture of the ground beef.
