Dehydrate Ground Beef for Shelf-Stable Meat for Your Pantry

Dehydrating ground beef for your shelf-stable pantry is really easy, and these 5 tips will help you become more successful! Thanks to @BackpackingChef for the extra tip!
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[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Get the printable recipe and a few more tips here: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/dehydrate-ground-beef/

[@gracelaizer1787]

thanks much

[@anneshomemadecrafts]

Do you have a link for the journal?

[@csimmons3717]

I’ve been dehydrating ground beef for a few years and it’s honestly my favorite thing on my shelf because it’s SO easy to use and tastes much better than pressure canned ground beef.

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

Same!

[@gwenienelson2535]

So you just freeze it

[@cocacolafiesta]

I didn’t like the texture of the meat when I canned it but after watching Becoming a Farm Girl on youtube I started dehydrating it. It is in the higher 95% of being like freshly cooked ground beef. Adding spices to it as I fry it up masks any minute off taste.

[@mixedmediaartgirl300]

Thanks for this comment, taste is very important to me and it looks like I'll have to try this now!

[@carolschedler3832]

Thanks csimmons! What is your favorite process for dehydrating gr beef??? Fry and blot? Boil? Season?

[@joydavis1670]

I like how you roll it up on the paper towel to get excess grease off. Excellent idea

[@janisholloway3038]

Oh, Lord bless you for this. Can't afford freeze dryer, but love my dehydrator.

[@jdm3111]

I have dehydrated cooked ground beef (sloppy joes & taco meat) last year, still in vacuumed sealed jars. They are still good. I keep them in a dark cool room. I open once in a while to check, then reseal. I need freezer space. I have also canned meatloaf (with bread crumbs) 2 years ago, opened a jar last week and it smelled and tasted delicious, so keeping them on the shelf a bit longer.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Like I said - it's your mileage may vary ;)

[@Mrs.T.Rusch25]

Thank you for the tips!!

[@countrysister700]

I'd love to hear more about what you put in your meatloaf, what liquid you process it in, etc

[@JazzyMamaInAK]

Eat sooner rather than later; it's hasn't been tested and has unapproved ingredients

[@PrimeDirective101]

My ground beef and chicken with breadcrumbs are still in pristine condition from 2022. If the breadcrumbs make it rancid, I will smell it. My eggs from the same date are still pristine. It's amazing.

[@sherrydawson519]

Chicken, dehydrated, for vacation meals with one-day travel, then back in the refrigerator. Cooked the chicken in rotel. Cubed chicken. Dehydrated with juices and all the bits. Refrigerated in a sealed bag until time to travel. Another sealed bag with dehydrated veggies, dehydrated broth, and seasonings. Just add water to soak in the refrigerator overnight. Easy, economical vacation meals & so good! Thank you Darcy for all you do!

[@kristiobrien1418]

YES on the breadcrumbs! It makes rehydration so much faster/easier. Also, it seems to make the dehydrated version so much better. My husband will actually snack on the breadcrumb dehydrated meat right out of the jar. I love your idea of rehydrating with broth, I will try that next time.

[@TeresaV]

How do you use this?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

But they don't taste any different. Yes, a little faster rehydrating, but I didn't find any taste difference worth the extra step.

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

I always, always, always rehydrate with broth; it make a world of difference in the flavor

[@yahushahamashiachiswarlike]

that is a great idea

[@chunt4694]

I dehydrate my ground venison. There is no fat because I grind my meat, made from trimmed venison with all fat and silver skin removed. I add chopped onions and or green peppers, canned tomatoes and spices while cooking the meat. After dehydrating I will store it in vacuum seal bags, after placing the dried meat in paper bags to prevent the dried meat from puncturing the seal a meal bags. I have experimented with just storing the dried meat in plastic jars ( used peanut butter jars) using no vacuum sealing at all. I have had no problem with spoilage after 3 years on the self. And sample it occasionally to see if it is still edible!!

[@FGM013]

I have limited freezer space. I have ground beef that I dehydrated four years ago that is still good. I use enough for 1-2 servings and re-vacuum seal the jar. I don’t care for the texture of the dehydrated ground meat as much as fresh ground meat. I’m going to try using the bread crumbs on the next batch. I had thought about making croutons out of stale bread but hadn’t gotten around to it. I had not thought about making my own bread crumbs. More things to add to my ever growing dehydrating list😃

[@bgatlin5918]

Do you store on the shelf or freezer?

[@FGM013]

@@bgatlin5918 I store it on the shelf.

[@firequeen2194]

I love dehydrated ground beef. I make it and jar it with “fast” (dehydrated) cooked pasta and seasonings in a jar for camping. Rehydrate and simmer, perfect! Saves on camping fuel and can even be done in a solar cooker. Love the taco seasoning idea. Chili would be good as well. If you don’t want to use jars, you can vacuum seal for camping as well. I actually love canned ground beef as well. Such an easy shortcut for chili, tacos, and sloppy Joe’s. Yum 😋.

[@juliamarple3785]

Oh duh, vacuum sealed bags! I take waay too many canning jars on roadtrips.

[@kaesmomFitz]

Wow. I had no idea meat could be dehydrated. I only buy the low-fat ground beef because my husband has a heart condition so this would be perfect for longer-ish storage for me (rather than just freezing it all the time).

[@J_Chap]

Thank you for the video. I am getting ready to dehydrate ground beef to grind into a powder to make pemmican. Thank you so much for sharing the link to the jar vacuum sealer. It's not that expensive. I love it when youtubers provide information and give us links. :)

[@ivahihopeful]

I love dehydrated ground beef and ground sausage for pizza, tacos, spaghetti sauce, etc. Very convenient!

[@danielledurand75]

These are great suggestions! Especially pizza… I already use dehydrated peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms… but this would be nice not to have to cook the meat… even fasrer! And for tacos! Great! 🥰 Thank you!

[@ivahihopeful]

@@danielledurand75 thank you, and you’re welcome!

[@carolschedler3832]

Do you rehydrate before tossing them on the pizza?

[@thejagmohan7121]

Thank you. You're a good teacher and I can tell a great cook. Your hubby is fortunate lol

[@AshleyByTheOcean]

You’re a mind reader! Just two days ago I was thinking about how I need to try dehydrating taco beef! I’ve been trying to come up with a few dehydrated meals for an upcoming camping trip. It’s a hike-in site, so dropping even just a few pounds of extra weight would be great.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yep - better than carrying in the seasoning ahead of time, too :)

[@mackenzieshelleyleejohnsto9744]

this was EXACTLY my reason for watching this tutorial, for lightweight shelf stable ingredient ideas😎

[@juliamarple3785]

Ive been dehydrating for a couple of yrs now, and i am a minimalist camper/hiker/roadtrip Queen! Ive never dehydrated meat though. Time to start! I am not digging my emergency jars of canned ground meat on the shelf. Thanks for your great video & all your helpful commenters.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can do it! You need to try all the ways to see what works best for you, too. I didn't find enough of a difference adding the bread to the meat to make it worth my while, but my cooking is different than what you'd do camping -so see what works for you!

[@aprilsunnyday]

I am so thankful I have found you (new subscriber). I love dehydrating. Thank you for the work you put into these videos.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for watching! I hope they are giving you some great inspiration!

[@KoniB.]

Darcy, this was a well done, well presented, well thought out video. I am not so sceptical about doing this now. TFS

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

aww, thanks, Koni! I've been freezing on this one for a long time because I wanted to make sure I got it right. Thanks!

[@greyfox243.]

Another thing about prepping your meats as much ahead of time, because, as a prepper, one may never know what there is available in a grid-down situation. Thanks for the info. I’m just now looking at a dehydrator for purchase.

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

Darcy, I’m actually rethinking whether I REALLY want a freeze dryer or not. I’ve wanted one for years but the last year or so I’ve been so happy with the dehydrated food I’ve made that I don’t know if I can justify the expense. Peeps who have a freeze dryer, would you buy one again & Why?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't have an answer for you, sorry, just no experience to give you. Hopefully someone will chime in.

[@nowirehangers2815]

So expensive I’d love one but don’t have the funds

[@GinnyGrubb-le7qb]

I watch @GardenLikeAViking who has increased my backyard crop yields immensely. So, I got a Cosori dehydrator. I am 70, never hydrated before. I am having a ball. Taters on sale for 99 cents/5 lb bag, so I am dehydrating 10lbs! Let alone carrots, chili peppers, tomatoes and herbs all from garden.

[@karensheart]

Thank you once again Darcy for an easy to understand tutorial!❤

[@norwalkspectator5275]

Suggestion regarding getting the meat off the trays. I am a messy cook. When I dehydrated some tomatoes, they ended up all over the place when I tried to take them off the Nesco trays. I found that scrapping them off into a clean dish basin contained most of the mess and it would be a simple thing to put your sheet down in the basin for easier pouring when transferring the dehydrated items into a container.

[@patriciacox8169]

Great idea..... thanks

[@KarmicAngel]

I press up from underneath the tray and kind of "pop" them (sliced tomatoes) and they come off easier that way

[@tradermunky1998]

Always good info, you deserve a tip, thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks :)

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

I first saw your video on dehydrating ground beef almost a year ago. It changed my life!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

That's impressive since I've never done a video on it before ;) (unless you meant the boiling to cook).

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

​@@ThePurposefulPantry You WERE boiling to cook.

[@Stephen-mw8ze]

Just found this video. I have wanted to try dehydrating but remain a lurker…this video was incredibly helpful for someone who isn’t even a beginner. Thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@tinyacres2827]

So glad to see this video. TFS I've been dehydrating ground beef for years now per your first method using 93% lean, fry, drain, dehydrate. I store it in the freezer because I read that freezing it after dehydrating it literally stops all biological processes--plus, no freezer burn! It's never gone rancid on me, but the older it is, the longer it takes to rehydrate, and the older product can be chewy. I don't season mine but do rehydrate in beef broth for soup, spaghetti, sloppy joes, taco meat. Believe me, it's a dinnertime game changer after you've spent 2 hours in rush hour traffic during a heavy snow just trying to get home! I've also dehydrated other ground meats, including sausage, which works out great for sausage gravy. Refrigerator case containers of sliced bbq beef or chicken dehydrate well too, if you like that stuff. Would love to see more meat dehy vids.

[@randimochamer6284]

I’m glad you mentioned seasoning. Even when I can ground beef, I season it, and add a dollop of tomato past to each jar. Even though the texture is still different, the bit of tomato makes all the difference.

[@carolschedler3832]

Thanks!!

[@tarahhardin2694]

I learned how to can ground beef about 2 years ago and I love it. I’m excited to try this now! Awesome!

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

I squeeze the fat out of my ground beef before i freeze it (cooked), haven't dehydrated it yet, this video came at the right time

[@tomevans4402]

I’m doing this! New at dehydrating, have had good results with fruits and vegetables. Thank you. Thanks to all the comments also

[@Brad-99]

Awesome! I have just started making camp meals for this season . I fry and boil my beef .

[@Winterlily20]

I love your new hair style🎉

[@markall8641]

Awesome video. This could save me tons of money during backpacking and hunting.

[@jsbaker2795]

The breadcrumbs are a big improvement they are like tiny sponges aiding in rehydration also the texture is highly improved (less gravel feeling) I use dried ground beef as a staple in my backbacking meals , and it can even be cold soaked for those who don't want to carry a stove(or if you run out of fuel while in the backcountry)

[@laticecarpenter5887]

I just found your page, and omgoodness I have been binge watching you for 2 days! Thank you for the wonderful videos and information! I've had my dehydrator for over a year just to do beets for my anemia. Now I decided to start my long term pantry. I love your videos. Just getting started and I'm all over the place with wanting to dehydrate/vacuum sealing. Lol

[@vh5785]

Please advise!!!! Hot water or broth to properly rehydrate. Other than that. Wonderful examples and direction.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Completely up to you.

[@maureenmiaullis6427]

Thank you for making this video. I was wondering about how to store dehydrated food long term.

[@debrasfrugallife3703]

I normally refreeze it if i don't use it up after camping. Plus if you looking to store a tone in the freeze dehydrate it makes lots of room. Chicken can be done the same way . Love it in my frugal soups

[@janp7660]

Are you saying that you dehydrate ground chicken or any kind of cooked chicken?

[@debrasfrugallife3703]

@@janp7660 yes you can dehydrate lean meats . But it has to be kept frozen it can go bad . If you can freeze dry foods it can last on the shelf . I like cooking soups when I camp so I carry dehydrated foods with me . Or you can snack on the dehydrated foods as you go for hikes .

[@christinaanne9382]

I've been cutting up lean beef when it's on sale (like London Broil - very lean) and putting the chunks in my food processor to turn it into ground beef. I'm going to have to try drying it. Thank you!

[@marygrott8095]

Very cool and very informative!! Thank you, Darcy

[@cocacolafiesta]

I canned ground beef and DID NOT like the texture. I guess I could use in a meat pasta sauce if necessary. I really love the dehydrated ground beef as it’s texture is closer to the fresh. I don’t season as I use it in different ways and also give to my dogs when necessary.

[@GardeningWarrior]

Thank you for explaining this with your book. I wasnt quite sure how to measure and fill things out. I gifted myself your journal for beginners book for Christmas and am very much looking forward to using it this month.

[@shellyodonnell7924]

As a diabetic, I wouldn't want to "pollute" a protein with heavy carbs. It would make it difficult for me to track. Other than that, i like the idea of dehydrating the ground beef with or without some seasonings. ❤

[@cynthiashores57]

As a diabetic, food storage is a different ballgame in many ways. Protein has to be the main challenge unless you manage carbs with insulin. I'm focused on protein, fat, and SOME carbs (not a lot).

[@2leelouCreates]

Your book makes it so easy to keep track of notes.

[@janp7660]

I love dehydrated ground beef as a snack. I leave some fat and then store it in the freezer. But I'm going to try doing some with bread crumbs like you suggested and see if I can use it rehydrated. This is a great video. Thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Jan - unless you're hiking and need fast rehydrating, I didn't see it being much different and won't be using it as a normal means of drying beef in the future.

[@jennyrogers2070]

HMMMM got my brain working now...I have never thought about dehyrate meat like this ...I know what I am going to be doing and a good way to clean out the freezer for space...I see this in my near future Thank You for this video

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome!

[@girlgonefishing6563]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're welcome!

[@penelopegrier5073]

Lately I’ve been cooking up all my ground beef when I first buy it, then freezing a pound per freezer bag. Saves a ton of time. What advantages are there to dehydrating compared to what I’m doing now? I’ve been wanting to use my dehydrator to get my money’s worth out of it. And I thought, can I do meat?! And here you are.

[@shirleyrowe4078]

I am just beginning to learn about dehydrating foods. This video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@mackenzieshelleyleejohnsto9744]

Darcy this process looks fantastic, THANK you so much! Am going to give this a go with some ground deer, elk, caribou and moose meat… happy greetings from central Alberta, Canada 🥰

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Good luck with it! Test out small amounts first so you know how you like the rehydrated versions, okay?

[@mackenzieshelleyleejohnsto9744]

@@ThePurposefulPantry yessum! will keep you posted 😎

[@patriciacox8169]

You are so AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs from Texas

[@jennyjones8291]

I don’t have a vacuum sealer but I’d love to try this. My care work shifts are 24 hours with a sleep-in. Sometimes an unexpected 48 hours if the next staff member rings in sick. This could prove very handy. It’s never nice getting stuck with no meat to add to packet meals.

[@hetheringtonfamily8798]

Roses homestead can show you how to make one with a bike pump.

[@hetheringtonfamily8798]

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[@jennyjones8291]

@@hetheringtonfamily8798 that’s great, thank you! 🙏

[@bc4yt]

Hey Darcy! Thank you for this, I've been thinking about doing this for ages, will definitely try soon.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you do and like the results!

[@PinayOmmaKorea]

Love your channel! I have always wanted to try drying foods. Glad to see your videos. Thank you for all the info!🥰

[@debbiedavid4392]

I love watching your videos. You are informative and to the point !!! Most of us need the info. w/o the jabber. Not trying to be mean, but 15 min. or less filled with info. I can go back and watch again if needed. Thanks for your time ! I just bought a new dehydrator, haven’t used. Don’t want to waste the time or foods !!! Ohhhh. Never entertained keeping the strawberry tops before now ! 🌺🌺🌺

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Look a little at your first projects being experiments that might not make it (but then you can just make powder instead!). It's all a learning curve, but you can do it!

[@chickchoc]

Pour boiling water over the browned beef to remove excess fat. It doesn't change the flavor since you season it after defatting.

[@YeshuaT-bm6ss]

I've Always put breadcrumbs in the meat. I like using instant potatoes as well

[@danielledurand75]

Ah! Thank you again Darcy! Such a good video, great tips and great suggestions. This will be definitely on my list to do. I like shortcuts too! 😊 It will be great for lunches too… when the neat is ready, the rest comes along fast. Again, thank you, this is new to me. But it will save me a llot of time.

[@Jazbo777]

😍 Great lesson!! TYVM I’ve never dehydrated meat before but I’m feeling confident after your video to give it a try😁👍🏻

[@lanceeckels6541]

I think if I were to go to the length of cooking all the way through, I would skip the drying step and store it in freezer since it seems that is the needed step anyway with the dehydrated. I guess, though, having some dried and frozen that could be pulled out of the freezer in a grid-down situation would be handy! So, I will copy your method and put up some that way too, Thanks for all you do!

[@pstoneking3418]

I love my freeze drier for all meat. You still need to remove as much fat as possible prior to freeze drying.

[@bgatlin5918]

I have followed similar method, but froze the ground meat first, then dehydrated (based on another recommendation). It turned out great, very crunchy. Vacuum sealed and placed on the shelf. Have now processed some ground turkey, same method. Next time will add the bread crumbs ~ and love your breadcrumb recommendation.

[@ferme814]

Thank you. I will definitely try this.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you love how it turns out!

[@AuthenticChronicVision]

You covered all the bases. I dehydrated ground beef 2 years ago. I ate it last week. Still good, but I could taste the bread crumbs. Not seasoned. I like your method better.

[@annieoakslee]

Make my own mre's out of my dried beef,chicken ,and turkey.... been prepping for 15 years

[@ShieldWolf1]

Followed your recipe for dehydrated ground beef, including the bread crumbs and boiling it. I then did the dehlydrated rice, put them into a mylar pouch with an oxygen absorber. I waited three weeks and rehydrated the mix. It was perfect! The hamburger was the same as cooked on the stove in flavor and texture! I will be doing more of these for camping. Thanks for the great directions.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Great job!

[@joanies6778]

I make my own dog food which calls for lean meat and I've been looking for ways to store extra outside of the freezer, in case of extended power outages. This would work for me... I can dehydrate the meats and veggies separately, then combine all the ingredients before storing. This would be great for longer camping trips, too.

[@amyhood6562]

Thanks for the video. I didn’t realize dehydrating meat was possible. Thanks for the demo. What is your vacuum sealer called? I have a food saver that I only use for my jars. That option would save a lot of space.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's in the description area - amzn.to/44P0SNN

[@mysticmagnolia]

Really great video!

[@litahsr.8226]

oh my why i never thought about doing the bread croutons instead of throwing the hard bread in the trash -lightbulb time💡

[@gwenreed8605]

So glad to find your channel I have never dehydrated any meat of any kind we do grow our own beef and that would be great doing some of that meat. I have an Excalibur and have done lots of vegetables. I will be looking for some books on dehydrating meat.

[@diann546]

To fry ground meat, I use a stainless steel dutch oven, with a steel wire potato masher. It does a great job of breaking up the ground meat as you cook it.

[@michelleahrens3359]

Thankyou for sharing your experience and knowledge with us....good life 😊

[@devorahstevens6194]

Im a Cincinnatian and I know of the fat cookie!! 😅 Is when I make a batch of Cinci chili I get the fat off!! Love your ideas so far!! ❤

[@amymanoharan284]

When I do this, I save all the rebdered fat abd and put it in through several rendering cycles to remove impurities. I make both little tiny all the wa up yo large mason jars of shelf stable lard, or when i render out butter i have ghee!

[@grizzledgranny4600]

I boiled my ground beef, then took a fork to it to break it up. My dehydrator died so I learned to use my oven. 170° and after the first 6 hours, I check every hour until it's crispy.

[@cbass2755]

I’m going to try this. I thought it wasn’t safe, but I’m in….

[@carolschedler3832]

Thank YOY Darcy!!!!! 🎉

[@lcm0578]

Love, love, love all the tips! I really like the ideas of boiling a larger batch! I never use ground beef, however I'm pretty sure all of these tips will work for ground turkey.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, they will.

[@lcm0578]

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[@marygallagher3428]

Very helpful video - thanks Darcy!

[@lupitabejarano8201]

Thank you!

[@joseegodmaire]

Thank you you are the best 😊

[@claratarver3138]

Great to know Darcy. Really enjoy your videos

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks!

[@TheBudgetPreppers]

Love this!!!!!

[@pat34lee]

I have dehydrated ground turkey but not hamburger yet. One way I get more fat out is after draining the grease, I add water, heat it again and then drain before drying with paper towels.

[@trishaporte]

Thanks so much Darcy!

[@aktudors]

so much good information. So nice to see ways to do meat!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks, Sarah!

[@susanwoodcarver]

Fascinating. Thank you so much.

[@katrinaDS]

I love all these ideas.

[@JustanOldfart01]

What about vacuum sealed bags? Backpacking with glass jar is tricky. You do have a glass container to use though ( if it makes it)

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Whatever works for you - I don't like to use them.

[@DeborahGrantham-xh6dn]

I can and dehydrate, texture is much better with the dehydrated. I rinse my cooked burger with boiled beef broth, take out the fat.

[@carriekalbus1415]

Love the video. What is that book you are using? If a person has to buy the lower grade beef, would boiling be better?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

shop.thepurposefulpantry.com If it's high in fat, boiling will remove a lot that you have to manage if you fry it.

[@sharonmcintyre9034]

Good to know

[@whenypoo]

Hey Darcy, i was wondering if you could do the same with ground turkey, pork and chicken. I don't eat beef. I do use a seal a meal for pretty much everything. Would that work as well? Probably have to put in the freezer! Appreciate all your videos.

[@80s_Wednesday]

I would love to know this as well!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes

[@80s_Wednesday]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you, Darcy!!!

[@whenypoo]

​@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you so much

[@kettleisalwayson]

Never thought to work out the weight loss before light bulb moment. Just had to throw some beans I had dehydrated in the Autumn as they had gone mouldy.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sorry :(

[@kettleisalwayson]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thanks Darcy. First time dehydrating my own beans but I have learnt from it. Going to have another go this year.

[@LeighCrews]

GREAT video! You have given me so many ideas for ways to use dehydrated ground beef. I like to make meals in jars (or bags). Can you combine the dehydrated ground beef with other dehydrated ingredients in a jar? I realize that it could impact the storage life of the entire meal. Any other reasons why I should not give it a try? TY!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, but I wouldn't use them for long-term storage, just as I mentioned about the meat.

[@suburbanhillbilly2999]

I hadn’t even thought about dehydrating ground beef before. Hmmm….. I have to think about this one.

[@JanJacobs-xf1ob]

Could you put the ground beef (after cooking) into a food processor and give it a couple of short pulses to give it a more uniform size of the individual bits?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

If you want.

[@perfectinsanity101]

I love that vacuum sealer! Am I missing a link? Great video. I dehydrated ground beef years ago but have gotten out of the habit. Gotta get back to it.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's in the description ;) amzn.to/44P0SNN

[@perfectinsanity101]

@@ThePurposefulPantry duh. I was looking under the “kitchen tools” section. Thank you!

[@patcummings6950]

This was great. ❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

TY! I'm glad you found it helpful!