Chefs Revealed the Best Way to Cook Minced Meat — It Turns Out Softer Than Usual 0 62

Chefs are confident that making minced meat requires a bit more time than we tend to think. Prolonged cooking does not 'take away' the flavor from the product, but rather helps it to unfold.

The editorial team of the culinary portal Tasting Table explained why stewing is the best method for cooking minced meat.

Frying Is Not Stewing

Stewing, as culinary experts believe, is more suitable for tough cuts of meat. Minced meat, with its crumbly texture, is easier to fry in a pan. However, in reality, it is not so simple, which is why chopped meat is also recommended to be simmered for a long time.

When stewing, the meat softens and better absorbs the aromas of broth, wine, spices, and added vegetables. Lean minced meat with minimal fat is literally saved from dryness by slow cooking.

How to Stew Minced Meat

Chefs recommend first frying the minced meat until it has a golden crust, caramelizing it, and then adding something from the following:

water;
broth;
wine.

The meat should be submerged in liquid halfway. After that, you can start timing — on average, it takes from 30 minutes to 2 hours.