Price of hamburger
#101
I buy it by the case from Sam's and re-package in zip lock bags. Then to the chest freezer they go ... a 90 lb case has been lasting us 6 to 9 months. It is kind of a pain, but the $3.99 in the store is a bigger pain! Price per pound is just over $2/lb this way. Bought a side of beef once ... great steaks and cuts of meat cheaper, but I didn't like the hamburger ... and that is what we are used to eating.
Oh, and when I defrost ... I tend to cook the hamburger for the week with onions (like what doesn't taste better with onions!) and I will throw in a little TVP as an extender. Shhh! don't tell hubby and the kids.
Oh, and when I defrost ... I tend to cook the hamburger for the week with onions (like what doesn't taste better with onions!) and I will throw in a little TVP as an extender. Shhh! don't tell hubby and the kids.
#102
Originally Posted by EskapetheNorm
I buy it by the case from Sam's and re-package in zip lock bags. Then to the chest freezer they go ... a 90 lb case has been lasting us 6 to 9 months. It is kind of a pain, but the $3.99 in the store is a bigger pain! Price per pound is just over $2/lb this way. Bought a side of beef once ... great steaks and cuts of meat cheaper, but I didn't like the hamburger ... and that is what we are used to eating.
Oh, and when I defrost ... I tend to cook the hamburger for the week with onions (like what doesn't taste better with onions!) and I will throw in a little TVP as an extender. Shhh! don't tell hubby and the kids.
Oh, and when I defrost ... I tend to cook the hamburger for the week with onions (like what doesn't taste better with onions!) and I will throw in a little TVP as an extender. Shhh! don't tell hubby and the kids.
#104
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the other thing i like about re-packing ground meat (besides the price) is that i can flatten out the packs and stack them like boards. they take up much less room that way and i can take advantage of the next sale. dh makes fun of me, but that's partly what pays for his vacations. it all adds up. soon, the garden will start producing. nothing like a good jersey beefsteak tomato.
we get the started seedlings from rutgers university on their annual spring aggie sale day.
we get the started seedlings from rutgers university on their annual spring aggie sale day.
#105
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I don't eat red meat.. I didn't know that.
#106
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Okay, figure this out...our same store that had 80% lean last week for $3.99 per pound now has 94% lean for $1.99!!!!
yes, I too am looking forward to fresh garden veggies, have started my seeds and as soon as the ground can be plowed I'm ready. :)
yes, I too am looking forward to fresh garden veggies, have started my seeds and as soon as the ground can be plowed I'm ready. :)
#107
Originally Posted by donnalynett
Eggs are sky-high here. I am hoping the price drops around Easter and then will buy several dozen. To freeze, you mix one in a sandwich baggie and then place all the baggies in a freezer ziplock gallon bag. When you mix it in the sandwich baggie, if you are going to use it for eating mix 1/8 tsp of salt in it. If you are going to use them for baking mix 1/8 tsp sugar in it. If you are not using extra large eggs then just use a pinch of salt or sugar. Works great and they keep for a year or so.
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