Beyond Meat Vegan Plant-Based Beefy Crumbles, 2 x 5 lb Case from Beyond Meat is a foodservice case item for commercial programs, retail stocking, and planned bulk purchasing. Meat-free, vegan, fully-cooked Beef-Free Crumble tastes, chews and satisfies like ground beef. Gluten & soy-free with superior taste & texture vs. other meat alternatives. All of the protein, and half the fat of ground beef without the cholesterol and statured fat. Thaw and handle like cooked ground beef. Perfect for use in virtually any ground beef recipe: sauces, chili, soups, ethnic dishes. Case pack: 2 - 5 LB. DOT item 609809; case GTIN 10852629004276. DOT category: Beef & Burger Alternatives. Handling: Frozen. Storage: KEEP FROZEN Shelf Life: Made with 365 days frozen; refrigerate unopened 21 days; opened 7 days Cooking & Handling Instructions: Serve hot or cold. Thaw in refrigeration overnight. Preferred cooking method is in a skillet over high heat, stirring frequently for 2 – 3 minutes or until desired temperature is reached. Bake only if mixed into sauce or marinade. Treat as cooked ground beef & do not overcook. Use: STORAGE & PREP Store frozen. Cook from thawed or frozen. If cooking from thawed, defrost in refrigerator overnight and cook within 5 days. Hold up to 2 hours at 180˚F to 200˚F with sauce on a steam table. COOK METHOD FLATTOP Full bag: Preheat flat top to medium-high heat with a generous amount of oil. Add crumbles and sauté for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently. STOVETOP IN SAUCE Add frozen crumbles to simmering sauce over medium heat and cook, covered, for about 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently. CONVECTION OVEN (PIZZA) Bake crumbles on top of pizza at 500°F for about 4 minutes or until fully cooked. CONVEYOR PIZZA OVEN Bake crumbles on top of pizza at 600°F for about 2 minutes or until fully cooked. (Top Air: 65% and Bottom Air: 95%). Equipment may vary. Times given are approximate. Always cook to an internal temperature of 145°F. NOT RECOMMENDED: Microwave or Air fryer Preparation: COOK: Cooking & Handling Recommendations: STORAGE & PREP Store frozen. Cook from thawed or frozen. If cooking from thawed, defrost in refrigerator overnight and cook within 5 days. Hold up to 2 hours at 180°F to 200°F with sauce on a steam table. COOK METHOD FLATTOP Full bag: Preheat flat top to medium-high heat with a generous amount of oil. Add crumbles and sauté for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently. STOVETOP IN SAUCE Add frozen crumbles to simmering sauce over medium heat and cook, covered, for about 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently. CONVECTION OVEN (PIZZA) Bake crumbles on top of pizza at 500°F for about 4 minutes or until fully cooked. CONVEYOR PIZZA OVEN Bake crumbles on top of pizza at 600°F for about 2 minutes or until fully cooked. (Top Air: 65% and Bottom Air: 95%). Equipment may vary. Times given are approximate. Always cook to an internal temperature of 145°F. NOT RECOMMENDED: Microwave or Air fryer. Dietary claims from DOT data: VEGAN.