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• Method 1 of 2: Sear meat on the stove
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Searing ground beef is one way to rid the meat of excess fat before using it in another dish, such as tacos. There are two standard ways to roast meat - on the stove or in the microwave. Follow the steps below to learn how to sear meat.

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Method 1 of 2: Sear meat on the stove

1. Use a colander to remove excess fat and moisture. Blot with some kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.

Tips

• Some recipes call for seared meat with onions. Before adding the ground beef, put finely or coarsely chopped onions in the pan and fry as usual.
• If necessary, use herb salt for extra flavor.
• For more flavor, instead of water, add beef stock to the meat.

Necessities

• Paper towel
• Olive oil or butter
• Pan
• Spatula
• Minced meat
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) of water
• Colander