Making homemade burgers is fun and relatively easy. On the other hand, figuring out how much meat you’ll need specifically for a specific number of burgers can be quite difficult!
I purchased a pound of meat to see how many burgers (of various sizes) I could make from it in order to save you some time.
One pound of ground beef typically makes twelve 1 1/2 to 2 ounce mini burgers, four pub-sized 5-ounce burgers, or five 4-ounce diner-sized hamburgers when combined with the other ingredients used in hamburger recipes.
Continue reading to learn how much meat you’ll need for 10 or 20 burgers, as well as the easy-to-follow recipe I use to make my hamburgers.
Basic Cooked Ground Beef Hamburger Meat Serving Size Amounts
- Plan for 6-8 ounces per serving for the main course (stand-alone entree item, such as stuffed peppers or salisbury steak patties served in a light sauce).
- Plan for 4 ounces of ground beef per serving when using it in dishes that call for additional filler ingredients or breading, such as nachos, lasagna, chili, casseroles, tacos, or traditional meatloaf.
- Plan for 5 ounces of ground hamburger per serving when served in a light sauce or gravy (e.g., beef stroganoff, sloppy joes, or spaghetti sauce).
- Plan for a total of 8 ounces per person when serving hamburgers by allowing for 2 burgers per person (at 4 ounces per burger).
- The time the meal is served will also affect the portion sizes. Meat portions are generally 25% smaller at lunch time than dinner time
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FAQ
How much hamburger meat do I need for 12 people?
How much meat do I need? is a frequently asked question. Here’s a general guideline: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.
How much ground beef to make burgers for 10 people?
10 hamburgers are equal to 40 to 60 ounces, or 212 to 334 pounds, of ground beef. 60 to 90 ounces, or 334 to 523 pounds, of ground beef equals 15 burgers. 80 to 120 ounces, or 5 to 712 pounds, of ground beef, equals 20 burgers. 25 burgers require 100 to 150 ounces, or 614 to 913 pounds, of ground beef.
How many burgers will 5 lbs of ground beef make?
Assume four burgers per pound of meat if you’re making the patties yourself (either to save money or because you enjoy making burgers).
How many burgers does 1lb of ground beef make?
You could choose from eight 2 oz. burgers, four 4 oz. burgers, two 8 oz. burgers, or a monstrous 1 lb. burger. If uniformity isn’t your thing, you could mix it up and order one 8-ounce and two 4-ounce burgers, four 2-ounce and two 4-ounce burgers, or any other combination that comes to a total of 16-ounces.