Taste Test Tuesday: Drying Ground Beef

Today's recipe is more of a tutorial on how to dehydrate cooked ground beef.  When doing so, buy the leanest ground beef you can find.  Fat in meats will make it go bad sooner and not dehydrate very well.  After browning the meat, rinse it multiple times to remove as much fat as possible.  Allow to dry a little while preparing the dehydrator with screens.  Dehydrate at 160*F for multiple hours (probably at least 4-6 but can be up to 12 or so).  After allowing it to cool from dehydrating, seal in airtight containers and store on shelf for up to 1 month or in the freezer for longer.

Works great for camping!  It is lightweight and it doesn't require refrigeration.  Great mixed with some potatoes and cheese.