That Was GOOD!
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (113630)
United States
July 22, 2026 6:44am CST
First things first, I haven't bought ground beef in a hot minute. I just refuse to pay the prices they want. Right now, the cheapest I can find is about $4.44 per pound at Walmart for 73/27 in the 10-pound tube.
I still won't pay that, and that's rolled back from $4.97 a pound.
So, last week I saw a 3-pound package of fresh ground turkey for $10. That's still high in my book, but more digestible even if I'd prefer beef.
But right away I thought, man, it's been a while since we've had a meatloaf, and I'd really like to have one. So I bought the ground turkey and took 2 pounds for the meatloaf and froze the other pound I didn't need.
The meatloaf turned out delicious.
As is often the case with meatloaf, there's always something left. So, last night I thought hey...I've got some leftover hamburger buns. I've got the meatloaf. I've got cheese...
So, we had meatloaf sandwiches with fried onions and cheese. That was, hands down, good eats!
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5 responses
@Marilynda1225 (91647)
• United States
5h
That's really expensive for ground beef especially since it's not even 80/20 or higher. I would have passed on that too.
We haven't had meatloaf in months and now my mouth is watering. It's always been one of my favorites along with mashed potatoes. Leftover for sandwiches is a double yes!
Glad your turkey worked well and you got more mileage with the sandwiches. Prices are beyond ridiculous these days.
@snowy22315 (211002)
• United States
9h
I almost never buy meat at Walmart. I can find it more affordable elsewhere, but I don't think you have access to some of the stores we have here. Ground turkey makes a good meatloaf. I use it alot for that.
@lovebuglena (52673)
• Staten Island, New York
7h
I’ve never heard of 73/27. Is that like 73 lean and 27 fat?
