Unpopular opinion: I gave up on cheap ground beef and it cut my food bill

For years, I bought the cheapest 73/27 ground beef I could find, thinking I was saving money. I'd drain off a whole cup of grease after cooking a single pound, and the flavor was just okay. About six months ago, I switched to buying a single pound of 90/10 ground turkey for $4.99 and mixing it with a can of black beans I mash up. I get twice the volume for my main ingredient, the protein is better, and it doesn't shrink down to nothing in the pan. I use it for tacos, chili, and pasta sauce now. The texture is different, but my wallet feels it more. Has anyone else found a swap that actually gave them more meals for their cash?

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andrewt414d ago

Honestly, mixing in lentils with my beef stretches it for three extra meals.

victorb514d ago

That's a solid tip from @andrewt41. Lentils really soak up the flavor and make the whole thing way more filling. I do the same thing with ground turkey sometimes.

studmaster4d ago

YUHHH they good as all hell too

studmaster4d ago

Oh just wait until you go just meat. Same thing again.