Our tips for seasoning ground beef
What could be more classic and gourmet than hamburger steak served with fries, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes or smashed in a good burger? King of the brasseries and much appreciated for its softness, ease of preparation and easy combinations, minced steak is an essential ingredient in both home cooking and more refined dishes. Here's all our advice on how to season it properly.
Summary
What seasonings go well with chopped steak?
The tender, juicy and mild flavors of ground steak lend themselves very easily to a wide range of preparations and seasonings. Ground meat is particularly well seasoned before cooking: raw, it is very malleable and soft, which makes it easier to work with herbs, spices and seasonings of all kinds.
It is also possible to season it after cooking like a classic piece of meat to which we will add a few turns of spice mill or a pinch of herb to sublimate its tastes.
What herbs and spices go well with ground steak
Ground steak goes well with spices such as :
- Salt and pepper, which season the meat and enhance its natural flavors,
- Garlic powder, which gives it a slight spiciness and lots of fragrance,
- Onion powder, which gives it all the strength of its flavors,
- Paprika, for a slight smoky sweetness,
- Cumin, for earthy, slightly spicy notes.
Chopped steak pairs well with many aromatic herbs, giving it plenty of fragrance and freshness:
- Thyme and its herbaceous, slightly lemony aromas,
- Rosemary and its slightly woody aromas,
- Persley and its herbaceous freshness,
- Orygano and its pungent flavor perfect for a dish with Mediterranean notes.
Some recipe ideas and seasonings for a ground steak
A classic sauce: a homemade ketchup
A classic and iconic sauce recipe, a delicious homemade ketchup that's slightly sweet and tangy :
- 1 kg ripe tomatoes,
- 2 cloves garlic,
- 100 grams brown sugar,
- 120 ml cider vinegar,
- Milled black pepper,
- Cayenne pepper,
- Mustard powder,
- Cinnamon powder,
- Milled cloves,
- Milled ginger,
1) Peel, seed and coarsely chop the tomatoes. Finely chop the garlic.
2) In a large saucepan, sauté the garlic in a drizzle of oil until translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard powder, cinnamon, cloves, ginger
3) Bring the mixture to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer on a low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The mixture should thicken and the flavors concentrate.
4) Blend the mixture until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or strainer to remove any remaining chunks and achieve a smooth ketchup texture.
5) Return the strained ketchup to the saucepan and simmer for a further 15-30 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Homemade ketchup generally keeps for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
A more original sauce: cream sauce
A creamy, comforting sauce recipe :
- 1 brick of liquid cream,
- 1 bouillon cube,
- A red onion,
- Pepper,
- In a frying pan, cook your chopped steaks. Keep the meat juices after cooking and set the steaks aside.
Chop your onion and sauté in the meat juices.
Add the crème fraîche and stock, add salt and pepper to taste.
A sweet and savory option: marinade
A gourmet marinade recipe with Asian inspirations:
- Garlic,
- Sesame oil,
Soy sauce
Chop the garlic and mix with the sesame oil and soy sauce.
Grill the steaks, basting them regularly with the marinade so they soak up its flavors, and you're done!"
