{"id":56216,"date":"2020-03-26T09:49:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T16:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/?p=56216"},"modified":"2020-05-01T14:39:47","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T21:39:47","slug":"how-to-stretch-ground-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stretch Ground Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s never a bad time to learn <strong>how to stretch ground beef<\/strong> and other ground meat so that you can get the most out of each meal! I&#8217;m also including <strong>meals that stretch meat<\/strong> for you to try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of ways to stretch ground meat so that you can make it go further and potentially use it for multiple meals. When you are on a budget or are just feeding a big family and can&#8217;t run out to the store to grab more ingredients, knowing which meals stretch meat the furthest is so helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"It's never a bad time to learn how to stretch ground beef and other ground meats so that you can get the most out of each meal! These ground meat recipes and tips will show you how to save money and skip the grocery store for one more day. \" data-pin-title=\"How to Stretch Ground Beef \" src=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef-pin-512x1024.jpg\" alt=\"collage of how to stretch ground beef with text for pinterest\" class=\"wp-image-56259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef-pin-512x1024.jpg 512w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef-pin-225x450.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef-pin-400x800.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef-pin.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/#Why_stretch_ground_meat\" title=\"Why stretch ground meat?\">Why stretch ground meat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/#What_to_add_to_ground_beef\" title=\"What to add to ground beef\">What to add to ground beef<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/#How_to_use_vegetables_in_meals_that_stretch_meat\" title=\"How to use vegetables in meals that stretch meat \">How to use vegetables in meals that stretch meat <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/#When_to_add_fillers_to_the_ground_meat\" title=\"When to add fillers to the ground meat \">When to add fillers to the ground meat <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/#How_much_should_I_add_to_my_ground_beef\" title=\"How much should I add to my ground beef? \">How much should I add to my ground beef? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/#How_do_I_know_which_filler_to_use_to_help_me_stretch_my_pound_of_ground_beef\" title=\"How do I know which filler to use to help me stretch my pound of ground beef? \">How do I know which filler to use to help me stretch my pound of ground beef? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/#Can_I_use_this_process_with_other_kinds_of_meats\" title=\"Can I use this process with other kinds of meats? \">Can I use this process with other kinds of meats? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-stretch-ground-beef\/#Recipes_and_meals_that_stretch_meat\" title=\"Recipes and meals that stretch meat\">Recipes and meals that stretch meat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_stretch_ground_meat\"><\/span><strong>Why stretch ground meat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>save money<\/li><li>reduce the amount of meat you have to use<\/li><li>add nutrients with veggies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_add_to_ground_beef\"><\/span><strong>What to add to ground beef:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to make ground meat go further in your recipes is by adding things to the ground beef to bulk it up. Bulking is just hiding things in the meat that allow you to keep the flavor while bulking up the total volume of the meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some great ideas that you can use to bulk up your ground beef and other ground meats are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>rolled oats <\/li><li>breadcrumbs<\/li><li>cream of wheat<\/li><li>textured vegetable protein<\/li><li>vegetables: grated, chopped, or processed in the food processor<\/li><li>cooked beans<\/li><li>cooked rice<\/li><li>cooked lentils<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, adding canned beans and other items won&#8217;t make your recipes taste funny. The taste of the beans, vegetables, rice, and more will be disguised by the meat flavors and the seasonings you add. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_vegetables_in_meals_that_stretch_meat\"><\/span>How to use vegetables in meals that stretch meat: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite things to do with ground meat is add grated or finely processed vegetables to the mix before I cook up the ground beef or even ground chicken or turkey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-cut-cauliflower\/\">Cauliflower<\/a> is an excellent choice. When cooked with the meat, it takes on the flavors really well, and it can be put in a food processor to chop it up very fine. It also helps to add some vegetables to your meals without picky family members complaining about it :)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_add_fillers_to_the_ground_meat\"><\/span><strong>When to add fillers to the ground meat: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are adding <em>fillers<\/em> to your ground meat you&#8217;ll want to make sure to add them in while you&#8217;re browning the ground beef. During the cooking process a lot of those juices that come out of the meat will help to flavor the fillers and &#8220;hide&#8221; them in the meat mixture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>vegetables<\/strong>, they can be cooked right along side the meat without much alteration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>dry ingredients<\/strong> like oats, you will need to add liquid to the mixture, depending on how much you are adding, to help them cook properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can cook dry ingredients before adding, like quinoa and rice. Just be sure they&#8217;re included when you start cooking the meat so they are flavored by the cooking liquid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-description=\"It's never a bad time to learn how to stretch ground beef and other ground meats so that you can get the most out of each meal! These ground meat recipes and tips will show you how to save money and skip the grocery store for one more day. \" data-pin-title=\"How to Stretch Ground Beef\" src=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/goulash-veggies.jpg\" alt=\"vegetables cooking in a skillet with ipad with recipe\" class=\"wp-image-56264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/goulash-veggies.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/goulash-veggies-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/goulash-veggies-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/goulash-veggies-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/goulash-veggies-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_I_add_to_my_ground_beef\"><\/span><strong>How much should I add to my ground beef? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what kind of ground meat you are using a good rule of thumb is to use about a cup of filler per pound of meat. If you need your meat to go really far because of budget constraints or access to the meat itself, just bulk it up as far as you&#8217;d like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For recipes that have a lot of sauce I would think even doubling that to 2 cups per pound would be possible. Making <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/instant-pot-goulash-21-day-fix-goulash\/\">goulash<\/a>? You can increase the vegetables in that recipe to 4-5 cups and presto, you have a budget friendly meal that is healthier and serves more people! I&#8217;ve added extra veggies to the tomato sauce in this recipe multiple times, and I use a food processor to &#8220;hide&#8221; this extra vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much more &#8220;meat&#8221; will this process give me? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you cook your ground meat you will have about 50% more meat if you are using the 1 cup per 1 pound ratio. If you are using rice or quinoa to bulk up your meat you might have a bit more than that since they&#8217;re a bit more bulky when cooked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_which_filler_to_use_to_help_me_stretch_my_pound_of_ground_beef\"><\/span><strong>How do I know which filler to use to help me stretch my pound of ground beef? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose your filler based on preference, <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/category\/recipes\/\">what you have in your pantry<\/a> or freezer, or match up your filler to the recipe you are going to use. If you are making <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/21-day-fix-tacos-3-greens-1-red\/\">tacos<\/a> for example, use beans, rice, or finely chopped veggies since they&#8217;ll hide well and compliment the flavors of the spices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/spicy-mexican-meatloaf-recipe\/\">meatloaf<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/teriyaki-meatballs\/\">meatball recipes<\/a>, try and use eggs, oatmeal, or bread crumbs since they&#8217;ll also help to act as a binder. If you want to make hamburger patties you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/how-to-make-your-own-breadcrumbs-fast\/\">breadcrumbs<\/a>, oatmeal, or cream of wheat to really help them keep their form and be bulkier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I  use this process to transition to meatless meals? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for ways to use a small amount of meat or if you are transitioning to a meatless diet I would definitely recommend you learn how to stretch ground beef. You&#8217;ll notice that your meat dishes are more flavorful with these meat mixtures while also being more eco-friendly and budget friendly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-pin-description=\"It's never a bad time to learn how to stretch ground beef and other ground meats so that you can get the most out of each meal! These ground meat recipes and tips will show you how to save money and skip the grocery store for one more day. \" data-pin-title=\"How to Stretch Ground Beef\" src=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef.jpg\" alt=\"salad with ground beef on a white plate\" class=\"wp-image-56260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stretch-ground-beef-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_this_process_with_other_kinds_of_meats\"><\/span><strong>Can I use this process with other kinds of meats? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ground beef is the most common type of ground meat that people are using so I used that for an example. You can also use these filler ideas for ground turkey, chicken breasts that are ground, and even ground pork for your breakfast recipes like <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/sweet-homemade-sausage-recipe\/\">homemade sausage<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipes_and_meals_that_stretch_meat\"><\/span><strong>Recipes and meals that stretch meat:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these ground meat recipes are traditional comfort foods that are perfect for busy weeknights and work in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or right on the stove. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> I use <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/category\/recipes\/ground-meat\/\">ground meat<\/a> in a lot of my recipes. A few of my favorites are healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/easy-instant-pot-swedish-meatballs-recipe-21-day-fix-swedish-meatballs\/\">Swedish meatballs<\/a>, and a more <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/bbq-meatloaf-recipe\/\">traditional BBQ meatloaf<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/instant-pot-sweet-potato-chili-21-day-fix-friendly\/\">spicy sweet potato chili<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/crock-pot-stuffed-pepper-soup-recipe\/\">Stuffed pepper soup<\/a> is a great recipe for stretching your meat. You can bulk this up with veggies, rice, and even pasta to make it go as far as you need it to!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/healthy-homemade-hamburger-helper-recipe\/\">healthy homemade hamburger helper<\/a> is also delicious, kid approved, and perfect for making your ground meat go as far as possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/mycrazygoodlife.com\/instant-pot-spaghetti\/\">Instant Pot spaghetti<\/a> is a classic recipe that the whole family loves, I like that I can use a little bit of meat and a lot of veggies to make it go further when feeding a crowd. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s never a bad time to learn how to stretch ground beef and other ground meat so that you can get the most out of each meal! I&#8217;m also including meals that stretch meat for you to try. 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