How much taco meat do you need per person?
Although the standard is 3 tacos per person, folks tend to be a bit generous when filling their own tacos so caterers calculate 2 tacos per person for taco bars. One pound (16 ounces) of 80/20 raw ground beef, pan browned and drained, will equal 12 ounces of cooked ground beef.
How many pounds of hamburger meat do you need per person?
Meat Math Chart
| Meat | Per Person | 4 People |
|---|---|---|
| Lean or Extra Lean Ground Meat | 1/4 lb. | 1 lb. |
| Spareribs | 1 lb. | 4 lb. |
| Steak – boneless tenderloin, rib-eye, sirloin | 1/4 lb. | 1 to 1-1/2 lb. |
| Steak – T-bone | 6 oz. | 1-1/2 lb. |
How much hamburger do I need to BBQ for 50 people?
6 – 7 pounds of hamburger is am ample amount for 50 – 60 Sloppy Joes, depending on the bun size.
How Can I Make My Backyard BBQ fun?
- Prep food before your guests arrive.
- Make sure you have enough propane or charcoal.
- Ask guests to bring side dishes.
- Put up decorative outside lights.
- Serve snacks away from the cooking.
- Encourage guests to help themselves to both kid-friendly and adult drinks.
- Set up some yard games to keep the kids occupied.
What should I bring to an outdoor potluck?
You can bring a main course to the potluck without having to heat up the oven or stove….Main Dishes
- Chinese Chicken Salad Spring Rolls.
- Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Corn.
- How To Make a Sandwich for a Crowd.
- 3-Bean Israeli Couscous Salad.
- Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Roasted Red Peppers & Artichoke Hearts.
What should I bring as a side dish?
30 Potluck Side Dishes That Make You Look Like a Rockstar
- Mediterranean Quinoa.
- Easy Chickpea Salad.
- Hasselback Tomato Caprese.
- Chipotle Creamed Corn on the Grill.
- Turkey, Cherry and Almond Pasta Salad.
- Slow-Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes.
- Red Cabbage Mojo Slaw.
- Spicy Mexican Pasta Salad.