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Expert: - 6/4/2009


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How much ground beef will I need for a BBQ (calculating 2 hamburgers per person, 40 people, so a total of 80 hamburgers)?
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Victoria,

The rule of thumb is 1/2 lb per person.  If you have big eaters, then maybe 3/4 lb per person.  You may need to calculate that out in kilo's

You are probably making your own burgers so if you buy 20 lbs of ground beef and add a little seasoning, maybe a couple of eggs that should be fine.  If you want to error on the side of caution buy 25 lbs of ground beef.  Form them into patty's about 1/3 lb each, add rolls, lettuce, tomato and onion, maybe some cheese and you'll do fine.

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