Stating the obvious – times are hard, and money is in short supply. The pandemic continues to wreak havoc on economies around the world. Many people are out of work while others are on reduced work schedules. Disrupted supply chains, and shortages, are the order of the day with the cost of food rising.
Unlike fruits, vegetables, and some herbs, meat is not a food item that’s seasonal. This means that there is never a time to capitalize on bargain prices because there is an abundance of meat. It is the most expensive item on a food-shopping list, especially if cooking for a family of meat lovers. Ground meat, also called minced meat, can be a cook’s best ingredient – it’s less expensive than whole cuts, chops and steaks and it’s great for stretching. The many ways in which minced meat can be prepared and served up offer the variety that cooks seek when thinking, what to cook today.