As butter heats in a saucepan, its water content begins to evaporate, resulting in a vigorous boil. After about five or so minutes of bubbling, a hush falls.

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When the potatoes have cooled to room temperature, press a piece of parchment paper directly onto the surface of the potatoes “so you don't get any wacky film on top of it,” says Smith. 3.

Introduce the Beef for Browning and Flavor Release: Once the potatoes are getting golden, I push them to one side of the pan and add the ground beef (preferably 80/20 or 85/15 for flavor).