Canning today?

[Coastie dad]

Here's another example if anyone cares:
8# ground beef
A variety of vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots, onion, potato)

While it is technically a stew, it is the basis for several other meals.
1-2 jars for shepherds pie.
1 jar combined 6 packs ramen= 6 meals
1 jar combined 2 boxes hamburger helper= 6+ meals

Etc, etc....

Edited to add: My rough and quick calculations say when combined with two cheap boxes hamburger helper or generic equivalent, each jar will feed 6 people for about $5.
That doesnt mean buffet all you can eat, but it will be filling and provide proteins, carbs, and vegetable goodness. Basically, it is a meal stretcher.

[hawgrider]

Here's another example if anyone cares:
8# ground beef
A variety of vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots, onion, potato)

While it is technically a stew, it is the basis for several other meals.
1-2 jars for shepherds pie.
1 jar combined 6 packs ramen= 6 meals
1 jar combined 2 boxes hamburger helper= 6+ meals

Etc, etc....

Edited to add: My rough and quick calculations say when combined with two cheap boxes hamburger helper or generic equivalent, each jar will feed 6 people for about $5.
That doesnt mean buffet all you can eat, but it will be filling and provide proteins, carbs, and vegetable goodness. Basically, it is a meal stretcher.

Quart jars right ?