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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cups 245g

Recipe makes 12 cups)

Calories 420
Calories from Fat 255 (60%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 28.4g 43%
Saturated Fat 11.1g 55%
Monounsaturated Fat 12.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Trans Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 128mg 42%
Sodium 139mg 5%
Potassium 641mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 3.3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 35.5g 71%
Vitamin A 76mcg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.7mg 35%
Vitamin B12 4.1mcg 68%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

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All Purpose Ground Meat Mix Recipe #31008

One of the easiest ways to save money on your family's grocery bill is by purchasing foods in bulk when they go on sale. When ground meat goes on sale, rather than just stocking up to store in the freezer "as is," many cooks find it helpful to prepare meat mixes for using later in their favorite family recipes. By preparing this recipe for All-Purpose Ground Meat Mix, you'll be ready to fix any number of tasty ground meat recipes without needing to brown the meat, onions and spices each time you cook. Not only will this technique save you money, it saves time too. The following recipe is from the book "Frozen Assets: How to Cook for a Day and Eat for a Month"
by Tish

25 min | 10 min prep

12 cups

  1. Brown meat in a large pot.
  2. Drain.
  3. Stir in celery, garlic, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper; cover and simmer about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender but not soft.
  4. You can use this mixture immediately during your cooking session or freeze in two-cup portions for later use. (easy to put in ziplock bags flattened, pushing as much air out as possible).
  5. SUGGESTED USES (be creative).
  6. TACOS: Add one package taco seasoning to two cups All-Purpose Ground Meat Mix (follow package directions for amount of water).
  7. Freeze.
  8. To serve: thaw and heat taco mixture; prepare tacos as you would normally.
  9. TACO POTATOES: Follow instructions for taco mixture (above), but serve the mixture over baked potatoes instead of tortillas or taco shells.
  10. Top with grated cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced green onions, sliced black olives and salsa.
  11. EASY TACO SALADS: Follow instructions for taco mixture; place a layer of corn chips or tortilla chips on plate; spoon taco mixture over chips; add layer of shredded lettuce; add diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, sour cream and salsa.
  12. SLOPPY JOES: In a large skillet, place two cups Ground Meat Mix, one (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, two tablespoons brown sugar, and one teaspoon prepared mustard.
  13. Stir.
  14. Cover and simmer ten minutes.
  15. Serve ladled onto hamburger buns.
  16. The All-Purpose Ground Meat Mix can also be used for: stuffed peppers, chili, spaghetti, and baked ziti. See my cookbook for additional ideas: [url=http://beta.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid=46486]Things to make with All Purpose Ground Beef Mix[/url].

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