Comments on: How to Stretch Ground Meat with Frugal Fillers http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/ Create Your American Dream Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:10:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Danelle Ice - Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-29642 Danelle Ice - Home Ever After Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:04:52 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-29642 @Mary: It's up to you if you want to stretch it further. It sounds like you already have a large amount of mixture, so it would probably be alright to cook them as is. If you do add more fillers, I'd opt for the oats. Good luck! Danelle @Mary: It’s up to you if you want to stretch it further. It sounds like you already have a large amount of mixture, so it would probably be alright to cook them as is. If you do add more fillers, I’d opt for the oats. Good luck!

Danelle

]]> By: mary http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-29574 mary Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:48:59 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-29574 I am making spaghetti and meatballs and although I am aware of the many fillers you can use, I am trying something a little different and a little nervous because I haven't done it before and I am a little afraid it will come out wrong. It is going to be a lot of meatballs. I want to freeze some for a quick meal too. So, here goes. I bought organic ground sirloin, which is expensive in and of itself, so I really want to make it stretch. I added, bulgar (eye balling it, but think I need more), oats, and an in between mixture of chopped/pureed (it filled up the food processor container) of carrots, celery, chicken broth(homemade), garlic, and onion. I let it sit in a large bowl after mixing it overnight. It is a massive amount. Now here is my question, do I want to add breadcrumbs too, add more bulgar, or oats? Not sure. Do I roll the meatballs in the breadcrumbs first then bake or just mix it all in? Well, Hopefully, I can get an answer by tonight when I take on this endeavor. Thanks I am making spaghetti and meatballs and although I am aware of the many fillers you can use, I am trying something a little different and a little nervous because I haven’t done it before and I am a little afraid it will come out wrong. It is going to be a lot of meatballs. I want to freeze some for a quick meal too. So, here goes. I bought organic ground sirloin, which is expensive in and of itself, so I really want to make it stretch. I added, bulgar (eye balling it, but think I need more), oats, and an in between mixture of chopped/pureed (it filled up the food processor container) of carrots, celery, chicken broth(homemade), garlic, and onion. I let it sit in a large bowl after mixing it overnight. It is a massive amount. Now here is my question, do I want to add breadcrumbs too, add more bulgar, or oats? Not sure. Do I roll the meatballs in the breadcrumbs first then bake or just mix it all in? Well, Hopefully, I can get an answer by tonight when I take on this endeavor. Thanks

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]]> By: Kristi http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-21309 Kristi Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:57:24 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-21309 LOL @ Nicole........You mean making meatloaf with eggs and rice/oats ISN'T the norm?? I really thought everyone did it that way!!! I was raised by my grandparents, my grandmother coming from a family of 14 during the depression so alot of how I cook will feed a small Army!!! I'm one who saves chicken carcasses after the meat has been cut off (NEVER when the chicken is "gnawed off the bone" by my lil heathens!!) to make soup!! Just made chicken and dumplings the other day with the chicken carcass and my daughter says "Mom! You're feeding us bones?!?" After I boiled them and removed the meat, I called her back in to show her how much meat was left.....2 carcasses yielded 2 cups of shredded chicken, which is a PERFECT amount for chicken and dumplings!!! That's my little frugal tip of the day! :) LOL @ Nicole……..You mean making meatloaf with eggs and rice/oats ISN’T the norm?? I really thought everyone did it that way!!!

I was raised by my grandparents, my grandmother coming from a family of 14 during the depression so alot of how I cook will feed a small Army!!! I’m one who saves chicken carcasses after the meat has been cut off (NEVER when the chicken is “gnawed off the bone” by my lil heathens!!) to make soup!! Just made chicken and dumplings the other day with the chicken carcass and my daughter says “Mom! You’re feeding us bones?!?” After I boiled them and removed the meat, I called her back in to show her how much meat was left…..2 carcasses yielded 2 cups of shredded chicken, which is a PERFECT amount for chicken and dumplings!!! That’s my little frugal tip of the day! :)

]]> By: Meg http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-18123 Meg Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:16:12 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-18123 I have also used quinoa for this . . . I always seem to cook too much and have it left over! It has more protein than other grains too. I have also used quinoa for this . . . I always seem to cook too much and have it left over! It has more protein than other grains too.

]]> By: ditzymudgirl http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-10820 ditzymudgirl Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:08:27 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-10820 While I understand the purpose, I'd be concerned about cutting the meat with extra carbs. The kids need the protien in the meat, so cutting it with beans or tofu would be my choice. While I understand the purpose, I’d be concerned about cutting the meat with extra carbs. The kids need the protien in the meat, so cutting it with beans or tofu would be my choice.

]]> By: Danelle Ice - Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-10571 Danelle Ice - Home Ever After Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:14:41 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-10571 @Gail: I have added lentils and oats before. I skip the lentils owadays because I thought they made the meat too mushy. But in a pinch, they will work to stretch your ground meat! Danelle @Gail: I have added lentils and oats before. I skip the lentils owadays because I thought they made the meat too mushy. But in a pinch, they will work to stretch your ground meat!

Danelle

]]> By: Gail http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-10541 Gail Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:46:09 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-10541 Sweet! I was wondering if anyone has ever added lentils AND veggies AND oats to stretch meat? I heard about that and I'm wondering if it actually works? Sweet! I was wondering if anyone has ever added lentils AND veggies AND oats to stretch meat? I heard about that and I’m wondering if it actually works?

]]> By: Michelle http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-10068 Michelle Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:50:47 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-10068 In my house, we use strongly flavored ground meat as a flavoring for other dishes, rather than having it make up the bulk of our meal. Look up 'minchee' on Google -- it is a great all around ground meat dish (usually pork but sometimes turkey) that I've found makes a great topping for rice as well as an addition to stir fries. In my house, we use strongly flavored ground meat as a flavoring for other dishes, rather than having it make up the bulk of our meal. Look up ‘minchee’ on Google — it is a great all around ground meat dish (usually pork but sometimes turkey) that I’ve found makes a great topping for rice as well as an addition to stir fries.

]]> By: Danielle http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-302 Danielle Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:44:33 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-302 Thanks for this great post. We have been using potato gems or potato pearls. I am not a huge fan because I can taste it. We will have to try some of these options! Thanks for this great post. We have been using potato gems or potato pearls. I am not a huge fan because I can taste it. We will have to try some of these options!

]]> By: Cee Tindall http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-301 Cee Tindall Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:48:29 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-301 I've never heard of stretching ground meat before. This is such a great idea. Thanks for telling us! I’ve never heard of stretching ground meat before. This is such a great idea. Thanks for telling us!

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-/#comment-300 Home Ever After Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:58:36 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-300 @Liz: I love your ways for adding veggies - sounds like how I add them into sauces. Thanks for commenting! Barbi @Liz: I love your ways for adding veggies – sounds like how I add them into sauces. Thanks for commenting!

Barbi

]]> By: Liz http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Liz Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:29:50 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-299 I really try to streatch mince by adding heaps of veggies. If i'm making a shephard's pie or bolognese, I will add in heaps of carrot, tomatoes, broccoli, beans, peas, sweet potato or whatever else I can find in the back of the fridge or freezer. Chop them up small if your family doesn't like chunky, or even cook the veggies first and blend them baby food style and add the mush. It stretches the mince out a lot and of course extra veggies are always a good thing! Thanks for the hints. I really try to streatch mince by adding heaps of veggies. If i’m making a shephard’s pie or bolognese, I will add in heaps of carrot, tomatoes, broccoli, beans, peas, sweet potato or whatever else I can find in the back of the fridge or freezer.

Chop them up small if your family doesn’t like chunky, or even cook the veggies first and blend them baby food style and add the mush. It stretches the mince out a lot and of course extra veggies are always a good thing!

Thanks for the hints.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-298 Nicole Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:36:44 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-298 My grandmother has been doing this for years with her meatballs. She passed the recipe on to my mom who passed to me. Two eggs, uncooked oatmeal or cereal, add spices and mix! This used to be a way of life fr many and I guess with six kids it helped my grandmother stetch her dollars. We still use this method today and I highely recommend it. My grandmother has been doing this for years with her meatballs. She passed the recipe on to my mom who passed to me. Two eggs, uncooked oatmeal or cereal, add spices and mix! This used to be a way of life fr many and I guess with six kids it helped my grandmother stetch her dollars. We still use this method today and I highely recommend it.

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-/#comment-297 Home Ever After Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:32:14 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-297 @Niki: Good tip, I hadn't thought of that before. Sneaky! Barbi @Niki: Good tip, I hadn’t thought of that before. Sneaky!

Barbi

]]> By: Niki http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-296 Niki Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:52:15 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-296 great tips. I use coleslaw packets fried with my sloppy joes. great way to stretch it and also to sneak in some veggies great tips. I use coleslaw packets fried with my sloppy joes. great way to stretch it and also to sneak in some veggies

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-/#comment-294 Home Ever After Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:44:44 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-294 @Rochelle: Good point - potatoes are a filler many people don't think of. Next time I update this article, I'll add them into the list. Thanks so much! Barbi @Rochelle: Good point – potatoes are a filler many people don’t think of. Next time I update this article, I’ll add them into the list. Thanks so much!

Barbi

]]> By: Rochelle http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-295 Rochelle Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:04:03 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-295 potatoes are a great filler and can make it a whole new meal; my grandmother used potatoes with her hamurger meat for tacos because she had to feed 14 people! you can add a new seasoning or different herbs and you've got a different meal each time! potatoes are a great filler and can make it a whole new meal; my grandmother used potatoes with her hamurger meat for tacos because she had to feed 14 people! you can add a new seasoning or different herbs and you’ve got a different meal each time!

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-/#comment-293 Home Ever After Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:06:16 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-293 @Tami - So glad you did! Let me know anything else you'd like to see on this subject. Barbi @Tami – So glad you did! Let me know anything else you’d like to see on this subject.

Barbi

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-/#comment-292 Home Ever After Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:05:36 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-292 @Lea Ann: You're welcome, and glad to have a tip you hadn't heard before! TSP is great- a vegetarian friend told me about it years ago and I thought she was crazy! Boy does that seem like a long time ago now... Barbi @Lea Ann: You’re welcome, and glad to have a tip you hadn’t heard before! TSP is great- a vegetarian friend told me about it years ago and I thought she was crazy! Boy does that seem like a long time ago now…

Barbi

]]> By: Lea Ann http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Lea Ann Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:00:18 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-291 Well, this is a new one on me. I'm gonna go look for that textured soy stuff! Thanks for the idea. Well, this is a new one on me. I’m gonna go look for that textured soy stuff! Thanks for the idea.

]]> By: Michele http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-290 Michele Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:35:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-290 I stretched some ground turkey for a meatloaf the other day by adding in some black beans that were leftover in the fridge. (I mashed them before adding.) I've used lentils before to. It worked really well. <br/><br/>Great post! Thanks! :) <br/>Blessings, <br/>Michele<br/>www.frugalgranola.blogspot.com I stretched some ground turkey for a meatloaf the other day by adding in some black beans that were leftover in the fridge. (I mashed them before adding.) I’ve used lentils before to. It worked really well.

Great post! Thanks! :)
Blessings,
Michele
http://www.frugalgranola.blogspot.com

]]> By: Jen http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-289 Jen Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:32:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-289 What a great idea! I'll have to give it a try. What a great idea! I’ll have to give it a try.

]]> By: Jenn @ Frugal Upstate http://www.homeeverafter.com/how-to-stretch-ground-meat-frugal-fillers/comment-page-1/#comment-288 Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:28:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/06/06/stretch-ground-meat-by-cutting-with-frugal-fillers/#comment-288 I like using TVP too! I will reconstitute it with beef bullion (from a cube) to give it more flavor. I'll mix it with raw hamburger about 1/2 and 1/2 and then form hamburgers and meatballs. Great way to stretch the meat as well as cut the calories/fat. I like using TVP too! I will reconstitute it with beef bullion (from a cube) to give it more flavor. I’ll mix it with raw hamburger about 1/2 and 1/2 and then form hamburgers and meatballs. Great way to stretch the meat as well as cut the calories/fat.

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