To enjoy safe and savory ground beef, remember to use a thermometer as color won't always indicate doneness. Cook ground beef to a minimum of 160F.
Dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh, and powdered herbs are more concentrated than dried. Each herb is slightly different, but a starting formula is: ¼ teaspoon powdered = ¾ to 1 teaspoon dried = 2 to 4 teaspoons fresh.