Details: Freeze-Dried 2 oz (about ¾ cup) 24 oz (about 9 cups) Ingredients: Cooked Ground Beef, Flavoring, Salt Rehydrating Instructions: Rehydrate in cool water for 3-5 minutes or hot water for 1 minute. Use 3 parts ground beef to 1 part water. Storage & Shelf-life: Store in original container in a cool, dry location, for up to 12 months.

* 2oz of freeze dried ground beef is approximately equivalent to 4oz (¼ lbs) of fresh ground beef.

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