Always Have Hamburger on Stash

Mix in ground beef with hamburger seasoning mix. Make a round ball and place it between wax paper. Use a salad plate to flatten it out into a burger shape. Individually wrap them to protect them from freezer burn. You can store them in the freezer for up to three months. Pop it out for a quick meal.

E. Coli Culprits

Hamburger meat is more likely to have E. coli than steaks. So every time you're handling hamburger meat, use a thermometer on the thickest part of the patty. Cook until it reads 160 degrees F. For medium rare steaks, your thermometer should read 145 to 150 degrees F. For medium steaks, 155 to 160 degrees F. For medium-well, 165 degrees F. For well done, it should be 170 to 180 degrees F.