Comments on: Freezer Cooking with Ground Beef and Turkey (Recipe: Lawnmower Taco) http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html On the Road to Joyful Motherhood Fri, 25 May 2012 06:13:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brandi http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-92199 Brandi Sat, 19 May 2012 21:57:15 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-92199 Loved it. We added Spanish rice and black beans to the meat after it simmered. Yum Loved it. We added Spanish rice and black beans to the meat after it simmered. Yum

]]> By: Jessica Fisher http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-90090 Jessica Fisher Mon, 07 May 2012 16:02:47 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-90090 Yes, it's a great way to use stale chips. That's what I do with that bag that went blah. Yes, it’s a great way to use stale chips. That’s what I do with that bag that went blah.

]]> By: Kelly http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-90083 Kelly Mon, 07 May 2012 12:40:59 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-90083 Sounds like a recipe my kids will like - looking forward to trying it- question since it sounds like the chips get soggy (love the different comments about that!) has anyone tried using ones that are a bit stale? I'm not sure it would make a difference if they aren't going to be crispy anyway?? BTW - love the idea of saving the ends of the bags of chips, my kids like them with hummus & salsa so we have tried a couple different "flavors" & I bet a mix of similar flavors would add a little "zip" too... Sounds like a recipe my kids will like – looking forward to trying it- question since it sounds like the chips get soggy (love the different comments about that!) has anyone tried using ones that are a bit stale? I’m not sure it would make a difference if they aren’t going to be crispy anyway??
BTW – love the idea of saving the ends of the bags of chips, my kids like them with hummus & salsa so we have tried a couple different “flavors” & I bet a mix of similar flavors would add a little “zip” too…

]]> By: Freezer Cooking Days: A Workout to Be Thankful For Later — Life As Mom http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-90074 Freezer Cooking Days: A Workout to Be Thankful For Later — Life As Mom Mon, 07 May 2012 04:59:54 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-90074 [...] Assemble the Lawnmower Tacos. [...] [...] Assemble the Lawnmower Tacos. [...]

]]> By: Jessica Fisher http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-89777 Jessica Fisher Wed, 02 May 2012 04:59:29 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-89777 Thanks for the tip! Thanks for the tip!

]]> By: Tricia http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-89772 Tricia Wed, 02 May 2012 04:32:51 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-89772 I see your sale ground beef came from Albertsons. I buy it there all the time. They have to sell off the freshly ground beef every night or the next morning depending on the particular store site. You can call ahead and ask if they have any ground beef they are marking down and what time they are putting it out on the floor. Most times when I call ahead and ask, they will hold some for me. I have bought up to 30 lbs at a time to cook up for tacos, spaghetti, lasagna, make meatballs and meatloaf, hamburger patties, etc. I've been doing this for about 10 years, when it would be marked down to 99 cents/lb, now it has creeped up to $1.69/lb, but still the best deal in town. I see your sale ground beef came from Albertsons. I buy it there all the time. They have to sell off the freshly ground beef every night or the next morning depending on the particular store site. You can call ahead and ask if they have any ground beef they are marking down and what time they are putting it out on the floor. Most times when I call ahead and ask, they will hold some for me. I have bought up to 30 lbs at a time to cook up for tacos, spaghetti, lasagna, make meatballs and meatloaf, hamburger patties, etc. I’ve been doing this for about 10 years, when it would be marked down to 99 cents/lb, now it has creeped up to $1.69/lb, but still the best deal in town.

]]> By: Stacy http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-89755 Stacy Wed, 02 May 2012 02:48:11 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-89755 I substitute turkey for hamburger fairly often. If I season the meat more with things like garlic and Italian seasoning, I think it usually tastes almost as good. I never really thought of just mixing them up though. I've also found some good ground turkey recipes, particularly this one, which I love: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/moms-turkey-meatloaf-recipe/index.html Thanks for the recipe. I'll try that soon since I have all the ingredients. I make a similar dish, in concept anyway, with chicken and a white sauce with tomatoes, layering with meat, cheese, and chips. I substitute turkey for hamburger fairly often. If I season the meat more with things like garlic and Italian seasoning, I think it usually tastes almost as good. I never really thought of just mixing them up though. I’ve also found some good ground turkey recipes, particularly this one, which I love: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/moms-turkey-meatloaf-recipe/index.html

Thanks for the recipe. I’ll try that soon since I have all the ingredients. I make a similar dish, in concept anyway, with chicken and a white sauce with tomatoes, layering with meat, cheese, and chips.

]]> By: Jessica Fisher http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-89675 Jessica Fisher Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:44:50 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-89675 Making many batches tonight. My kids love that! Making many batches tonight. My kids love that!

]]> By: Summer http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-89650 Summer Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:12:18 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-89650 I made Lawnmower tacos last week during my freezer meal frenzy!! We ate them last night and they were delicious! My kids 9, 7, & 4 said Momma you have to make these again! Thanks so much for the recipe! I made Lawnmower tacos last week during my freezer meal frenzy!! We ate them last night and they were delicious! My kids 9, 7, & 4 said Momma you have to make these again! Thanks so much for the recipe!

]]> By: Kathleen http://lifeasmom.com/2010/06/freezer-cooking-with-ground-beef-and-turkey.html#comment-89101 Kathleen Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:06:24 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=5476#comment-89101 Made this for the first time tonight--perfection! Got boys home from school at 4, browned beef while oldest did his homework, steamed some edamame, sliced some tomatoes, and had the kids seated eating dinner by 5:15--plenty of time to finish and get the oldest to his Little League game at 6. Not only was the casserole tasty--it was FAST, too, and a great way to use up those tortilla chips that had been hanging around. Thank you! Look fwd to trying more of your recipes. :) Made this for the first time tonight–perfection! Got boys home from school at 4, browned beef while oldest did his homework, steamed some edamame, sliced some tomatoes, and had the kids seated eating dinner by 5:15–plenty of time to finish and get the oldest to his Little League game at 6. Not only was the casserole tasty–it was FAST, too, and a great way to use up those tortilla chips that had been hanging around. Thank you! Look fwd to trying more of your recipes. :)

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