Hi,
I have a little experience in that regard having butchered out beef for my family in the past.
For two people:
1 lb. packages of ground beef,
individual wrapped steaks (like T bones or Sirloin as some retired folks will share and two steaks thawed is just too much).
Smaller roasts of the two to three pound variety.
Cubed or stew meat in one pound packs.
I usually find out if they have extended family that will be around during the holidays and include a large pot roast too that would feed a crowd.
For a family of four:
Ground beast in two to four pound "family packs"
Steaks wrapped two to a pack.
Roasts of the 4-5 pound size (depending upon the size of the children - if they are teenagers - include the larger size).
Stew meat in two pound packs.
Ribs in family packs of three to five pounds (not too much meat on some ribs)
Liver - one to two pounds (not too many children like liver
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Tongue and other innerds - according to what you think folks would like - lots of people won't eat those parts nowadays.
Most folks with families will cook extra and either freeze or use as leftovers in another meal (stew meat can be made into stew, stir fry, etc, ground beef into many things so nothing is wasted).
Hope this helps!
Sidepasser
