@emily.laci: 2.5 lbs ➡️ 13 servings. stretch + prep your ground beef to save time & money and sneak in some extra fiber! 1 c cooked green lentils per pound of meat. portion out & freeze! #groundbeef #lentils #freezermeals #mealprepideas #budgetmeals
I’ve used ground mushrooms to extend my ground beef
2026-07-04 11:59:08
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user3053824865444 :
I cook 1# ground beef with taco seasoning and freeze in 1 cup servings so l can enjoy a taco salad whenever l crave one.
2026-07-04 14:27:34
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Tatiana Melnikova :
😳 That ground beef is almost twice what we pay in Russia.
2026-07-05 02:17:24
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Tracy✨️ :
I love this idea. I'm going to start doing this thank you for sharing 💗
2026-07-05 02:12:17
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Jennlily81📚 :
It’s a great idea, just be cautious if you have a peanut allergy. Lentils can trigger your allergy.
2026-07-04 18:31:51
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Sarah R :
I put my lentils in a blender with pasta sauce to hide them.
2026-06-29 20:30:48
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megan miller :
Many years ago I had came across several pounds of ground beef on markdown, but I knew I would never be able to use it all before it went bad and I don’t like putting marked down meat in the freezer for a long period of time so I cooked all of the ground beef with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic, and then portion it into one and a half pound Ziploc bags for my family flatten them out and put them in the freezer and it worked out so great that now I do that with all of the ground beef I buy. Now I’m gonna have to try some lentils.
2026-07-03 16:25:20
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Lisa Ekwerike 🥰 :
Great idea. What is the texture of lentils? I’ve never had them.
2026-07-04 22:16:43
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Shannon Ann :
Could you tell me how to cook the lentils? I really love this idea!
2026-07-02 16:25:38
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Nana P :
I freeze uncooked beef like this but never thought about precooking….dont know why cause this makes sense! +lentils? Yep - you changed me thx🩷
2026-07-02 13:38:23
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~Josie~ :
Great tip! The lentils have a lot of fiber, right?
2026-07-04 15:08:47
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Khyla J | Locs + Lifestyle :
I'm seeing this July 4. I like this idea.
2026-07-04 16:09:39
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anna_1031 :
Seeing this on 6/29 - and right on time because I have lentils to use!
2026-06-29 16:55:18
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KissmiiKate :
I do this! So nice for taco night, spaghetti, whatever!
2026-06-30 23:20:03
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Avian Emelle :
I do this with my ground meat. Lentils are also a great source of iron. I also purchase this diy protein crumble. so easy to use and long shelf life because it's dehydrated. sooo good.
2026-07-05 01:49:49
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Tina Steeger :
Genius!
2026-07-05 00:45:17
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totallove_365 :
Great idea
2026-07-04 22:59:28
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Michael :
so smart I'm saving this idea 💡
2026-07-04 22:13:24
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Lillian Conde :
btw super cubes is perfect for freezing ground beef!!
2026-06-11 02:03:39
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PetiteManse :
Thank you!
2026-07-04 00:36:08
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Tina Foote :
I keep seeing people add lentils. Tell me the truth people, does it change the flavor or texture? Can I sneak it past a very picky teen and husband?
2026-06-29 14:24:31
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Barbiekkg :
I do this too. It’s so helpful and I love that I’m adding fiber.
2026-07-02 00:28:09
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MiMi🌻x7 :
Love this.
2026-07-05 01:11:28
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80sMusicJunkee :
never thought about freezing cooked meats
2026-07-04 11:11:15
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J3layne :
I love this with the lentils. I used to precook ground meat in 1lb packs when my son was young because made making hamburger helper, hamburger present rolls, tacos or sloppy Joe's super quick and easy. would absolutely do this with lentils for myself now. already tend to add black beans to taco meat (a can per pound ish) but lentils are so much more versatile
2026-07-04 18:07:55
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