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Business Insider
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- Business Insider
Chefs share the best and worst meals to make with ground beef
We asked chefs for some of the best and worst ways to use ground beef in meals. Tacos, soups, and meat-based sauces can be filling and easy to prepare. They said you should avoid using prepackaged ground beef to make burgers or beef stroganoff. Ground beef is a popular base for many meals, but they aren't all created equally. So, we asked chefs for some of their favorite things to cook with ground beef and a few recipes they'd probably skip. Bolognese sauce with pasta is simple and delicious. Palak Patel, a chef with the Institute of Culinary Education, told Business Insider that one of her favorite easy weeknight dinners is a hearty Bolognese or Italian meat sauce served over pasta. "It's very easy to make a small or large batch to freeze for later," Patel said, "because all you have to do is combine ground beef with herbs and tomato. You can cook it slowly on the stovetop, slow cooker, or even an Instant Pot." For a lighter version of this dish that's perfect for warmer months, use fresh tomatoes instead of canned for the sauce. Ground-beef tacos are easily customizable. Jessica Randhawa, a chef with The Forked Spoon, told BI that ground beef can be a scrumptious taco filling. "Ground-beef tacos are easy to make at home and can be full of flavor," she said. "Plus, you can control the fat content based on your personal needs by choosing leaner or fattier ground beef." You can make an easy taco filling by simmering ground beef with tomato sauce and spices like paprika, garlic powder, and cumin. Add chopped vegetables or shredded cheese for extra flavor. Cajun rice is a cheap and filling way to enjoy ground beef. Cajun rice, also known as dirty rice for its color, is a traditional Louisiana Creole dish made with seasoned rice, chopped peppers, and spiced meat such as ground beef. "Cajun rice is a great way to use ground beef," Randhawa said. "Though it's usually known as a spicy dish, you can omit spicy ingredients like jalapeño if you're sensitive to heat." In addition to being a versatile meal that can easily be scaled up or down to feed groups of different sizes, Cajun rice is an ideal way to use up different cuts of meat — toss in leftover steak, sausage, or even chicken gizzards. Meatballs are a classic way to showcase quality ground beef. Mila Furman, a private chef and recipe developer with Girl and the Kitchen, told BI that meatballs are an ideal way to use high-quality ground beef. "Meatballs are one of the most versatile meals to have in your [arsenal] as a chef," Furman said. "They're super simple to put together and will always be a hit for the whole table." Whether you're making classic meatballs with tomato sauce or whipping up a batch of creamy Swedish meatballs, using ground beef with a slightly higher fat percentage will keep them juicy and tender. Add ground beef to soup for extra protein. If you're struggling to think of ways to use up a small portion of leftover ground beef, putting it in a soup may just be the answer. "Using ground beef in soups isn't just for chili," Furman said. "Add ground beef — especially in the form of leftover meatballs — into soup with plenty of hearty vegetables for a complete meal." Lasagna can keep ground beef from tasting dry or overcooked. A great way to infuse prepackaged ground beef with tons of moisture and flavor is to bake it into a lasagna. "Lasagna is a versatile ground-beef meal because it's very hearty and works well with all kinds of veggies, like mushrooms, squash, or corn," Patel said. "Plus, you can add a fried egg on top to turn leftovers into a weekend brunch." On the other hand, you shouldn't use a typical package of ground beef to make burgers. Patel said that using an average grocery-store package of ground beef to make burgers is a mistake. "It is important to know the type of beef that you're buying," Patel said. "Prepackaged grocery-store ground beef is not processed daily or in-house, so the resulting burgers tend to be dry and chewy." Instead of grabbing a package of ground beef, ask the deli or butcher to grind a portion of quality beef for you. Cuts such as chuck steak usually have a better ratio of fat to lean meat, which makes for a juicier burger. It can be difficult to make good beef stroganoff with ground beef. Beef stroganoff is traditionally made with sautéed pieces of whole beef, but some recipes call for ground beef instead. Unfortunately, this variation is hard to get right. "This is a very classic recipe for ground beef, but often the beef is left bland and dry while the delicate egg noodles are overcooked," Patel said. Patel added that if the ratio of cream to beef is not balanced, this dish can become overly creamy and even soggy. Steak tartare is tricky to prepare at home, and it isn't always safe to eat. Steak tartare is made with lightly seared or raw ground beef, usually served as a patty topped with a raw egg yolk. Randhawa said home chefs — and restaurant diners — should generally avoid steak tartare for safety reasons. "Unlike other raw-meat recipes from around the world, steak tartare does not include an acidic citrus juice," Randhawa said. Acidic citrus juice can cause meat to seem somewhat cooked, but it doesn't actually make it entirely safe to eat. "Uncooked meat can have both dangerous parasites and potentially life-threatening bacteria," Randhawa added. You may want to avoid adding warm ground beef to chilled salads. Some salad recipes call for ground beef as a topping. But the temperature difference between warm ground beef and a cold salad can cause the melted fats in the meat to solidify. "Do not put ground beef in your salads if you can help it," Furman said. "You often end up with a situation where beef fat leaks down through the greens and congeals." You could avoid this stomach-turning scenario by chilling the cooked ground beef beforehand.
NDTV
21-05-2025
- NDTV
10 Years On, Indian Man Still On FBI's 'Most Wanted List'. Reward: $250,000
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Bhadreshkumar Patel, a Gujarati man accused of murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015, is now on the FBI's ten most-wanted list. He allegedly killed Palak Patel at a donut shop and has been on the run since. Authorities suspect he may have fled to India. A Gujarati man, accused of killing his wife in Maryland in 2015, is still on the run and has now made his way to the FBI's ten most-wanted fugitive list. Patel, 34, had allegedly killed his wife, Palak Patel, by striking her multiple times while they were working at a donut shop in Hanover, Maryland. On April 12, 2015, Patel lashed out at his wife and struck her several times with an object, which ultimately resulted in her death. Since the murder, Patel has been on the loose. Eight days after the murder a federal arrest warrant was issued for Patel. WANTED—considered armed and extremely dangerous! Help the #FBI find one of our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. If you have any information on Patel, a 34-year-old wanted for the violent murder of his wife, contact the FBI. — FBI (@FBI) January 15, 2025 Federal agents and county police officers met to recognise that its been 10 years since the homicide and to urge the community to help locate Bhadreshkumar Patel. Per the FBI, has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure. From what was visible on the CCTV footage, the couple headed towards the kitchen and disappeared from the view. A customer got suspicious after no one responded to his order. According to the FBI, he then alerted the police after finding Palak's body in the kitchen. According to investigators, Palak Patel, who was 21 at the time, wanted to move to India, which he opposed. Their visas had also expired a month before the murder. "The best guess is that he didn't want her to leave," Special Agent Jonathan Shaffer of the FBI's Baltimore Division said, after the FBI included Patel in their most wanted list. "It's possible he thought he would be disgraced by her leaving and returning to India," Shaffer said. Police Chief Amal E. Awad also said that Palak Patel worked seven days a week to support her life in America and her family in India. Officials now suspect that he might have fled back to India. His last known location was Newark, New Jersey area. Special Agent Jonathan Shaffer from the FBI's Baltimore Division, stated in a 2017 statement that Patel might be staying with distant relatives in the US, from where he fled to Canada. "Or he could have travelled through Canada back to India,' Shaffer added. Patel was added to the top 10 most wanted list in 2017. His bounty was thereafter increased from $100,000 to $250,000. The FBI has also called Patel "armed and extremely dangerous" and has asked the public for any information on him. 'We are urging our community to help us locate Bhadreshkumar Patel and to share this message on every social media platform available,' Awad told reporters. 'As long as Bhadreshkumar Patel remains free, continuing to elude law enforcement, no intimate partner involved with this evil degenerate will be safe.' 'Our focus is not only on locating Palak's killer but also on understanding the circumstances that led to her tragic murder,' Awad said, adding the 'unprovoked attack has left us with so many unanswered questions', per The Baltimore Banner.
Associated Press
10-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Kroll Expands Private Capital Markets Platform, Enhances Private Credit Analysis
Integrates Morningstar Leveraged Loan Index data and PitchBook LCD analytics to Strengthen Private Credit Analysis NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroll, the leading independent provider of global financial and risk advisory solutions, announced the addition of Morningstar Leveraged Loan Index data and PitchBook LCD data and analytics to the Kroll Private Capital Markets Platform. These new additions to the Platform equip asset managers and private credit clients with market-leading data and analytics, improving their ability to make investment decisions. The Platform transforms the private asset valuation process, making it faster and easier to capture, manage and analyze illiquid investment and fund-level data, at scale. Katie Binns, head of fixed income indexes at Morningstar, said, 'Integrating our leveraged loan indexes data and analytics with Kroll's platform, along with their market insights, gives private credit participants a clear view of loan market activity. This collaboration offers unparalleled insights and decision-making tools, helping investors identify opportunities and manage risks more effectively.' Palak Patel, Managing Director of Private Capital Markets at Kroll, said, 'Our clients around the world are looking to modernize their fund operating models and need reliable solutions. By integrating Morningstar Indexes and PitchBook LCD data and analytics into Kroll's Private Capital Markets Platform, we're making leveraged loan data more accessible to private credit investors. Combining this data with Kroll's valuation methodologies provides market-leading insights across private credit portfolios. Our Platform transforms vast amounts of standardized, normalized, private market data into actionable intelligence, ensuring decision-makers receive timely, data-enabled insights to navigate complex information more efficiently.' Learn more about the Kroll Private Markets Platform: About Kroll As the leading independent provider of financial and risk advisory solutions, Kroll leverages our unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex demands. Kroll's team of more than 6,500 professionals worldwide continues the firm's nearly 100-year history of trusted expertise spanning risk, governance, transactions and valuation. Our advanced solutions and intelligence provide clients the foresight they need to create an enduring competitive advantage. At Kroll, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn more at About Morningstar Indexes As the fastest-growing global index provider for the last three years according to Burton-Taylor International Consulting, Morningstar Indexes was built to keep up with the evolving needs of investors—and to be a leading-edge advocate for them. Morningstar's rich heritage as a transparent, investor-focused leader in data and research uniquely equips Morningstar Indexes to support individuals, institutions, wealth managers and advisors in navigating investment opportunities across all major asset classes, styles, and strategies. From assessing risk and return with traditional benchmarks to helping investors effectively incorporate ESG objectives into their investment process, our range of index solutions spans an investment landscape as diverse as investors themselves. We help investors answer today's increasingly complex questions so that they can more easily reach tomorrow's goals. Please visit for more information. About PitchBook PitchBook is a financial data and software company that provides transparency into the capital markets to help professionals discover and execute opportunities with confidence and efficiency. PitchBook collects and analyzes detailed data on the entire venture capital, private equity, and M&A landscape - including public and private companies, investors, funds, investments, exits, and people. The company's data and analysis are available through the PitchBook Platform, industry news, and in-depth reports. Founded in 2007, PitchBook operates globally with more than 3,000 team members. Its platform, data, and research serve over 100,000 professionals around the world. In 2016, Morningstar acquired PitchBook, which now operates as an independent subsidiary.
