16 oz Raw 85/15 Ground Beef = 11.52 oz (326.6g) Cooked
1 pound (16 oz / 454 grams) of raw 85/15 ground beef yields 11.52 ounces (326.6 grams) cooked, retaining 72% of its uncooked weight (28% moisture and fat loss during cooking) for roughly 2.8 standard cooked portions.
Brown in a hot skillet breaking into crumbles for 8–10 minutes, then drain rendered fat; 1 lb raw yields ~11.5 oz cooked crumbled meat.
Method note: Brown in a hot skillet breaking into crumbles for 8–10 minutes, then drain rendered fat; 1 lb raw yields ~11.5 oz cooked crumbled meat.
Raw 85/15 Ground Beef Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Raw Weight (oz / lb) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz (0.50 lb) | 226.8 g | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 163.3 g (5.76 oz) | ~1.4 |
| 12 oz (0.75 lb) | 340.2 g | 1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 244.9 g (8.64 oz) | ~2.1 |
| 16 oz (1.00 lb) | 453.6 g | 2 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 326.6 g (11.52 oz) | ~2.8 |
| 24 oz (1.50 lb) | 680.4 g | 3 ¼ cups | 489.9 g (17.28 oz) | ~4.3 |
| 32 oz (2.00 lb) | 907.2 g | 4 ⅓ cups + 1 tsp | 653.2 g (23.04 oz) | ~5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cooked ground beef do you get from 1 pound raw? ▾
One pound (16 oz / 454g) of raw 85/15 ground beef yields approximately 11.5 oz (~327g) of cooked browned crumbled meat after fat and water loss.
How many cups of cooked taco meat does 1 lb ground beef make? ▾
1 lb of raw ground beef cooked and drained yields approximately 2 to 2.25 cups of seasoned meat crumbles.