Chopper Guides & Tips

What meat is best for a successful hachis parmentier?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

For a really tasty shepherd's pie, the answer is consistent among cooks: a piece of braised beef, gelatinous and peppered, rather than standard lean ground beef. Paleron, macreuse, jarret or...

Tender ground meat meatballs: proportions, shaping and cooking

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Juicy meatballs rely on three rules: ground meat with 15 to 20 percent fat, a binder used in moderation, and two-stage cooking, browning first and then finishing in the sauce....

Ground meat: 25 meal ideas, from quick dishes to slow-cooked meals

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

What to do with ground meat? Far more than a steak or bolognese: it is the most versatile of meats, it can be simmered, stuffed, rolled, au gratin, or taken...

How much ground meat per person?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

The amount of ground meat per person can be summed up in two figures: 100 grams in a stewed dish, where the meat is accompanied, and 150 grams when it...

Expired or grey ground meat: can you still eat it?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Gray ground meat at the bottom of the package, a tray that expired last night, a smell that leaves you wondering: these three situations too often lead to the same...

Meatball Sauce: 6 Easy Recipes

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Six sauces to accompany meatballs: tomato, cream, curry, Swedish, barbecue, and garlic white sauce, with the proportions and preparation time.