22 Frugal Ways to Use Freeze-Dried Ground Beef

22 Frugal Ways to Use Freeze-Dried Ground Beef

In this featured post, The Survival Mom helps us save money and time by giving us recipes that use freeze-dried ground beef. Keep reading to learn more! ~ The Editors

Are you building a family food storage and wondering how to incorporate long-lasting, versatile protein? Here is a practical guide focusing on the benefits of freeze-dried ground beef, especially for those seeking to create a reliable emergency food pantry. You'll discover simple, comforting recipes using this shelf-stable meat, helping you to prepare delicious meals while ensuring your family's food security for years to come.

Back in early 2009, when my husband and I decided we needed to create an emergency food pantry, our first goal was stocking up on meat. We knew we could grow produce, and by that time, I knew how to dehydrate food for long-term storage. However, raising enough animals to provide meat for our growing family wasn't possible in our suburban neighborhood.

So, we ventured out to a 'prepping expo' and purchased our very first freeze-dried food. Most of it was freeze-dried ground beef. It was an expensive investment for us, but we both breathed a little easier knowing we had a good three months ' worth of shelf-stable meat when/if we needed it.

Stocking Up On Meat Is A Priority

There are only a few ways to stock up on meat in bulk. One is to purchase freeze-dried meat and poultry, which I've done systematically over the years.

You can buy canned chicken, beef, ham, and other types of meat at grocery stores and home-can meat yourself. This makes a lot of sense if you can also acquire that meat for a low cost.

Buying beef or pork from a farmer is another option, although the upfront cost is significant.

Families who hunt and fish are able to home-can enormous amounts of deer, elk, and fish. This can be a huge savings, but not everyone can do that.

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