Breadcrumbs are how much??

Lean ground beef is on sale @ Metro for $1.99/lb. So away I went and purchased a couple of the large family sized packs of meat totaling about 10lbs. On the menu-

2 meatloaves (3lb). My kids and DH love meatloaf! We will get 2 dinners and 2 days worth of lunches for 4 people (meatloaf sandwiches) from this.

4lb of meatballs. A kid fave around here! I will make 2 lbs of Italian style meatballs and 2lbs of porcupine meatballs with Diana BBQ sauce. (4 meals total)

3lb "taco meat" I fry it up with onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, finely chopped celery, carrots and peppers. Once cooked, I will divide it up into 4 freezer containers and use it for tacos, chili or a casserole. Super handy to have on hand, especially on a busy day!

Things I will not pay for

Pre packaged Mexican seasonings. These are usually $2 a package and I find are way too salty. Purchase your spices at a bulk food store and you can season your taco meat to suit your taste.

Bread crumbs Last night I noticed the grocery store wanted $2.49 for plain no name breadcrumbs!! We usually don't eat the heel of a loaf of bread(first and last slice) I either toast them a few times to dry them out or leave the slices on a cooling rack on the counter over night. The next day a whiz them up in my food processor and voila, breadcrumbs. I then store them in a container in the freezer. If you want seasoned crumbs you can add garlic, parmesan, salt, pepper and garlic powder.