How many lbs of ground beef for 30 people?

It's impossible to give you an exact amount of ground beef for 30 people without more information! Here's why:

* What are you serving? Burgers? Tacos? Meatloaf? The amount of ground beef needed will vary greatly depending on the recipe.

* How much do people typically eat? Are you serving hungry teenagers or light eaters?

* Are there any side dishes? If you're serving a lot of other food, people will likely eat less ground beef.

To get a good estimate, consider these factors:

* Burgers: Plan on about 1/4 lb per burger (for a standard size).

* Tacos: You can get away with 1/4 lb per person, but 1/3 lb is a more generous amount.

* Meatloaf: A standard 2 lb loaf can easily serve 6-8 people.

Here's a general guide:

* Light eaters: 1/4 - 1/3 lb per person

* Average eaters: 1/3 - 1/2 lb per person

* Hungry eaters: 1/2 - 3/4 lb per person

Example:

Let's say you're serving burgers to 30 people, and you want to provide a generous amount. Using the 1/3 lb per person estimate, you would need:

30 people * 1/3 lb/person = 10 lbs of ground beef

Always better to have too much than too little! It's better to overestimate and have some leftover than run out.