how long does beef take to cook
Report Abuse. First, get your frying pan really hot...if the beef is lean...add a bit of oil. Add the beef to a hot frying pan..keep breaking up the meat..after it browns..I would say 5 minutes or so...push the meat to the side and cook the onions in the middle.1 pound of ground beef should not take longer than 7-10 minutes to cook. Turn the heat down as the beef browns.I put paper towels in a bowl, put the beef mixture in the bowl and let it drain. Put beef back in pan and add sloppy joe sauce, spaghetti sauce or whatever you want to do with your meal.eport Abuse. First, get your frying pan really hot...if the beef is lean...add a bit of oil. Add the beef to a hot frying pan..keep breaking up the meat..after it browns..I would say 5 minutes or so...push the meat to the side and cook the onions in the middle.