Great idea about reusing cereal liners to pound meat in! Another way to save on meat for soups or stews is cut the meat into bite size pieces. The ones the butcher sells can be cut into 4. Meat balls are also easier to eat when small and look like just as much as a few big ones.

When making mini meat loafs make extra and freeze them raw. Place them on a cookie sheet and less grease is absorbed back into them.

They can also be thawed and formed into hamburger patties if everyone wants burgers instead of meatloaf. I save money on plastic bags by placing my flour and seasonings in a butter tub to use for flouring chicken.

Just put the chicken in there and put the lid on and shake it. No mess. A question on grinding my own hamburger. He loves shepherds pie and burgers so he misses them now. I buy large crypac roasts and I was thinking about grinding my own.

I know the texture will be different and can live with that. But what type of roast would be best for this? any help would be appreciated.

We will be in the city next week to stock up on groceries. I have bought different kinds of roasts to grind into hamburger.. I use my Kitenaid mixer with the meat grinder attachment.

I use the larger holes to grind the meat.. it tastes so much better than any ground meat that you can buy at the store! I think Chuck is the best for grinding.. remember that you need some fat in there, to make hamburger! What are they doing with hamburger? I used to work in a meat processing plant, they use beef suet, grind with the lean meat.

The amount depends on how much fat you want in it. Chuck roast and meat from the chuck portion of the cow goes on sale usually at the same time.

Chuck works well for burgers because it has enough fat to keep them from getting hard and dry. Round is good for tacos, sloppy joes and other items cooked in sauce. Trim off fat and grind it while cold.

I cut those while still partially frozen. Thanks lois. I do all my own roasts, and steaks and stewing beef usually sirloin roasts. I buy the huge cryogenic packs and one roast gives me enough meat for a month or more.

Just tried hamburger once and it was not a huge success. Lucky my son was home with his family for a visit and they liked chili.

I also buy turkey when it is on sale for. Then I refreeze it to use when we want a change, from chicken. Will definetly try the chuck roast for my next attempt.

Like burgers and shepherds pie so it will be nice to have them back in our diet on a more regular basis. Love the idea of using the cereal bags for pounding meat. I really hate tossing these heavy bags because they are so sturdy. Thanks from other commenters for their ideas, too.

your thanksgiving is coming up so that means left over turkey. here is a quick dish and a change. In bowl, beat egg; mix in turkey, potatoes, bread crumbs, green onion, parsley, mustard, thyme, sage, salt and pepper.

Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry patties, turning once and reducing temperature if browning too quickly, until crusty and golden, about 6 minutes. For free. I also have them run a flank or round steak that is on sale through the cuber for me for cube steaks.

They will also cut a turkey in half fix half and keep other half frozen until you want it. I have them cut a whole smoked ham into two pieces, but first I have them cut about one inch thick slices from the middle of the ham for fried ham. One of those will make a meal for at least 2 people.

That way, the two pieces that are left over fit in my crock pot. I can then fry the slices for breakfast or use for ham sandwiches. They will do all of this for free.

YMMV with them. Every place else 4 cities in 2 different states has always cut the meat for free. I have noticed a difference in the meats from the local stores in the last couple of years. Every month, I have a friend that goes down to Atlanta about an hour, 15 mins from here.

The texture and flavor is wonderful on the organic meats. I only buy whatever cuts are on sale and then I just use smaller portions of it. Same thing with the organic veggies and fruits. I really can taste a difference. I buy up an extra turkey or two around the holidays.

I cook one up for a Sunday dinner and us the leftovers in place of chicken. I divide the meat up and freeze it. I also will skim the broth and freeze it to use for soup or gravy. I made a big batch of chili a few weeks ago and I bought the ground beef at the last minute.

Here is an idea that may sound strange but it works for my family and friends when they come for dinner. Usually a bbq. A few years ago we found steak boards like they use in fancy steak houses. Any type of steak or meat that has to be cut seems to make the meat taste better.

So a cheap steak marinated so it is tender goes over just as well as the expensive ones. I have had a few people over who love the idea and have never heard of steak boards.

So I was wondering if anyone else uses them. I also use them for cutting boards when the plastic one I like has raw something on it from another part of the meal. Yes I have used those steak boards or should say I did when I lived at home. My mom had them and used them all the time.

I have seen a stray one or two at the thrift store I go to though. Use quick oats in meatloaf to give your meatloaf some bulk while you reduce the amount of meat. Try these ideas for stretching ground beef. Whether you bake a chicken or grill steaks for dinner, you may end up with leftovers.

Use that steak as a filling for a wrap for lunch the next day. Make a chicken salad from that leftover chicken. Or try these creative ideas for using up leftovers. You typically pay extra for labor when you buy meat that has already been cut, sliced or ground. Unless the meat is on sale or marked down, do the cutting, slicing or grinding yourself at home.

Buy the complete steak and cut it into strips yourself. Buy whole chickens or turkeys instead of parts and learn to cut them into pieces. Many basic cookbooks and online tutorials have instructions on cutting up poultry.

You can also grind beef or other meats at home for big savings. Slice your own lunch meats rather than buy slices from the deli. If you buy a lot of pre-cooked deli rotisserie chickens, purchasing a rotisserie cooker to use at home may be a cost-effective investment. Do you know how much of your grocery budget goes toward meat?

If not, track it for a few months. Then, determine a monthly amount for your meat budget and try to come within or under budget each month.

This requires you to be very mindful of how much you are spending, and therefore saving, on meat and poultry each month. The easiest way to save money on meat is not to eat it.

Find some meatless recipes your family enjoys to rotate into your meal plans. Beans can be an excellent alternative for filling meat-free meals. Learn more about how dry beans can help you stretch food dollars.

Whether you use some or all of these tips, you should save significantly in the meat department. Andrea Norris-McKnight took over as the editor of The Dollar Stretcher and After 50 Finances after working under the site founder and previous editor for almost 15 years. She has also written for Money.

com , GOBankingRates. com , HavenLife. com and The Sacramento Bee. In this article: Tips that can help you save money on the most expensive component of most meals. by Andrea Norris-McKnight. Get immediate savings with these simple, savvy ways to save money on meat and poultry costs.

How Can I Save Money on Meat and Poultry? Use every usable part of meat and poultry. Shop markdowns. Buy in bulk. Choose tougher cuts of meat. Reduce the amount of meat used in recipes. Find ways to stretch meat. Have a plan to use up leftover meats. Stick to a meat budget.

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