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How much did a pound of ground beef cost?
Average Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. and Midwest Region
| Item and unit | U.S. city average | Midwest region(1) |
|---|---|---|
| Prices | Prices | |
| Ground chuck, 100% beef, per lb. (453.6 gm) | 4.165 | 3.866 |
| Ground beef, 100% beef, per lb. (453.6 gm) | 4.076 | 3.782 |
| Ground beef, lean and extra lean, per lb. (453.6 gm) | 5.730 |
What was the price of ground beef in 2000?
Buying power of $20 since 1943
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $135.68 | 5.75% |
| 2001 | $146.83 | 8.22% |
| 2002 | $149.66 | 1.92% |
| 2003 | $161.63 | 8.00% |
How much does a pound of meat feed?
A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.
How much did ground beef cost in 1960?
Groceries: The price of chicken was around $. 29 per pound in the 1960s and costs approximately $1.54 per pound today. Ground beef went from an average of $. 45 per pound to $4.13.
How much did ground beef cost in 1950?
What was the price of ground beef in 1950?
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | $35.43 | -8.54% |
| 1950 | $39.20 | 10.63% |
| 1951 | $46.34 | 18.22% |
| 1952 | $44.25 | -4.51% |
How many people does a pound of ground meat serve?
In general, we call for 1 pound of ground beef to make 6 sandwiches in our sloppy joes recipes. That works out to 3 ounces of ground beef per sandwich.
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