Oppo- 4.5lbs ground beef, wat do?

"Chase" (ChaseCheston) 10/16/2014 at 20:06 • Filed to: None

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I love expiration date based markdowns - this cost me about $5
(bought yesterday, transferred to ziploc for a more leakproof package)

I've considered multiple options -

- 4.5lb hamburger (aka, the size of my grill),
- many smaller burgers
-helluvalotta meatballs

Think I'm going meatballs (more room to experiment with things)

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:08

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cheezborgers, lots of them.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:09

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WHAT ABOUT A GIANT A MEATA BALLSA?

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:09

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I'd go 3 pounds of meatballs and a pound of burgers. Eat burgers while making all sorts of meatball verities.

fhrblig > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:09

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Chili. Much chili.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:09

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Kids these days, too cool for meatloaf.

Arben72 > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:10

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Order two pizzas, cook whole 4.5 piece of meat as a patty. Place patty between two pizzas. Invite all Oppo's in your area for diabetes.... Errrg, I mean dinner.

Sweet Trav > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:10

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CHILI

StoneCold > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:11

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SO. MANY. TACOS.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Arben72 10/16/2014 at 20:12

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Gonna need a bunch of 2 liters/ beers for that.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:12

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Put in some of this prescription.

ly2v8-Brian > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:13

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It be time for chili.

Birddog > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:14

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Meatballs are a fantastic idea.

How about some Chili?

It's that time of year and you can freeze it if you have too much.

fhrblig > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 10/16/2014 at 20:14

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Ask your doctor if Cumin is right for you.

ly2v8-Brian > fhrblig 10/16/2014 at 20:14

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This

Chase > Arben72 10/16/2014 at 20:14

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Epic Oppo Time?

So making that a tag next time I post about cooking

Chase > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif 10/16/2014 at 20:15

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Tonights plan is actually Oven-baked Mesquite Chicken breast, and tomorrow is Venison Backstrap (you're jelly, I know), so whatever I make, its all getting frozen for later

Chase > PanchoVilleneuve ST 10/16/2014 at 20:16

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Had it last week actually, plus burgers/meatballs freeze better

Chase > fhrblig 10/16/2014 at 20:17

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Made a spicy pork chili 2 days ago; froze a good chunk of it, turned the rest into lasagna (Best. Idea. Ever)

Chase > Sweet Trav 10/16/2014 at 20:18

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Been there, done that. Spicy pork chili 2 days ago, Venison Bolognese a few before that. I've gotten tired of cleaning the crockpot XD

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:18

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Freeze that shit! Or....make a giant batch of chili and can it, if you are the canning type.

Chase > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 10/16/2014 at 20:18

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Won't fit in the freezer :/

Chase > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 10/16/2014 at 20:20

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Phenobarbital - one of our dogs seizure meds - 2 a day for the last 14 years

Chase > fhrblig 10/16/2014 at 20:20

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Used in the BBQ sauce i made the other day

Chase > StoneCold 10/16/2014 at 20:21

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ohh, so tempting. The next couple nights are already planned out, and this'll go bad before then

Chase > Birddog 10/16/2014 at 20:22

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I froze 2 40oz containers of pork chili yesterday :P

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:23

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Poor buddy.

Arben72 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 10/16/2014 at 20:23

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That can be arranged.

doodon2whls > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:24

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Glad you chose meatballs . That was my suggestion.

Full disclosure: I just finished having a foodgasm from my wife's meatballs in garlic and onion laden fresh tomato sauce.... MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm.

Chase > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 10/16/2014 at 20:29

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Hasn't affected her too much, still acts like a puppy most of the time (and hasn't had a seizure in years, so the stuff works)

Chase > doodon2whls 10/16/2014 at 20:30

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two words (based on past experience) - Panko Encrusted
Panko breadcrumbs are the shit, and they come in chipotle

OPPOsaurus WRX > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:32

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1 burger. Be a champ

doodon2whls > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:33

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yup, Panko crumbs are _in_ there with egg and other magical spices.

tromoly > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:34

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Open-faced Hamburgers. Personal favorite since forever.

Nibbles > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:36

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You too, eh? Mine's on phenobarbital and amitriptyline.

Bad Idea Hat > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:40

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God this is the most depressing thing.

Bad Idea Hat > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:41

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MEATLOAF.

JDIGGS > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:41

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tacossss

you could reheat later or just have a big taco party

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:44

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As a Colombian, I recommend that you make a lot of empanadas. Season the meat however you'd like it. Try them with hot sauce.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/empana…

P.S. You can buy dough that's already made at your nearest grocery store.

whoarder is tellurium > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:49

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Do it. That or enchiladas.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:49

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make jerky

Verdog ~ manual Bro, Bro - HellHawk Equipped > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:50

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Salisbury steaks.

Goulash.

Chase > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 10/16/2014 at 20:56

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I feel like that'd work better with actual steak, not ground beef

Chase > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 10/16/2014 at 20:57

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Tempting. Very tempting

Saracen > Chase 10/16/2014 at 20:58

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Chile.

Lots of chile.

edit: I see you are chile'd out.

Well, in that case meatballs is a good way to go. Or meatloaf. Meatloaf is delicious.

Chase > Bad Idea Hat 10/16/2014 at 20:58

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She's okay, hasn't had a seizure in nearly a decade

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Chase 10/16/2014 at 21:00

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Glad to be of assistance. Bon appetit.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Chase 10/16/2014 at 21:06

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I make my own jerky and use ground beef.

mr2gud2u > Chase 10/16/2014 at 21:08

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Gas or charcoal grill?

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Chase 10/16/2014 at 21:11

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Being the cheapskate that I am, I love to find deals like this. In the past I would find that things would go bad before I could use them, either from sitting in the fridge or from freezer burn, so I made an important purchase (at 50% off, of course) - a vacuum sealing device. I have a basic FoodSaver, but there are a few different brands out there. The bags aren't exactly cheap, but I try to find them at thrift stores and places like that. Buying in bulk and sealing up smaller portions has saved me a bundle, and the stuff last pretty much forever with the air removed. Just don't use the device on things that are mostly air, like bread, unless you want those once airy items to be tiny and dense. But for things like meat and cheese? Unbeatable.

Frank Grimes > Chase 10/16/2014 at 21:38

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Look up the pioneer womans salsbury steak recipe. It is easy and so amazing. Especially if you use a castiron pan and there is only one pan to clean. I could not stop eating it. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-dr…

Frank Grimes > StoneCold 10/16/2014 at 21:44

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Chase > mr2gud2u 10/16/2014 at 21:46

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4-Burner Propane grill

Chase > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 10/16/2014 at 21:49

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Yeah, i've been meaning to invest in one of those for a while now. My biggest trick so far has been pre-making crockpot meals and freezing them (uncooked). Remove from freezer, put in crockpot, leave alone (add an extra 1/2 hour or so for it being frozen)

Chase > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 10/16/2014 at 21:50

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Imma have to look into that

mr2gud2u > Chase 10/16/2014 at 21:52

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you like it. I'm a bit if a BBQ nerd. I have a Weber performer Been thinking about getting an offset smoker.

Chase > mr2gud2u 10/16/2014 at 21:55

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I built a smoker a while back, only used it once or twice though, as i have no clue what i'm doing. I did make 3 different BBQ sauces the other day while the chili was cooking

Chase > Frank Grimes 10/16/2014 at 22:04

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Cast Iron I can do. I'm about as into cookware as cars, most of my pans are older than my parents, including a 5" cast iron pan thats over 100years old

Frank Grimes > Chase 10/16/2014 at 22:11

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Whoa now that's cool! I wish I had my grandmas or great grandma I never met her and apparently she had a restaurant and my grandma used to have a lot of cast iron cookware but got rid of it all. I would love to have something from my family to pass down and think about those people every time I cook something.

Chase > Frank Grimes 10/16/2014 at 22:14

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Honestly, most of mine came from Savers and Goodwill. I have old, high quality, Revere Ware pans coming out the wazoo, cause i can't stop buying them

mr2gud2u > Chase 10/17/2014 at 00:19

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it best to start smoking chicken I think. Its not near as expensive if you mess it up. In fact I generally dont even mess with beef.

Mattbob > Chase 10/17/2014 at 07:30

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lots of hamburger helper?