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How do you brown ground beef?
I mean, how do you
really
brown it, to get some good Maillard and caramelization going?
@Kenji, Serious Eats
@W2 Kitchen
— Dry uncovered in the fridge. Cook in very small batches.
Besides browning the ground beef, he talks about how to maximize the amount of fond generated.
@Brian Lagerstrom
— Broil on a sheet tray.
cooking.stackexchange.com
Cook in small batches.
America's Test Kitchen
— Mix in baking soda.
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@Andy Hearnden Cooks
— Preheat the pan well. Cook in small batches.
@Tom Kerridge
— Bake on a sheet tray.