632426 Sun Jun 28 21:00:35 -0700 2009 10 32 Chains 0 4814016 I picked up three 1 lb packs (85/15) and opened one tonight and it was more like beef paste than ground beef. The burgers I made were dense, dry and tasteless. So I'm wondering if I should try making bolognese or bring the remaining two packs back. Any one else have experience with this product? Sun Jun 28 21:00:35 -0700 2009 197458 Cameraman 1 4814049 I don't think there's any reason to try and salvage the stuff if you don't like it, other than feeling that it's going to be thrown away upon returning it. I think Costco needs the feedback that this particular product has flaws based on you experience. My experience has been that they're very receptive about this kind of thing and they will want this corrected or changed out as soon as possible. If you think it will work in your bolognese, then go for it, but it's still important to give Costco you feedback on this product. Just my opinion... Sun Jun 28 21:32:11 -0700 2009 4814016 64003 bulavinaka 1 4814063 I would return it. Their policy says that they guarantee satisfaction and it sounds like you have a legitimate beef with their product (pun intended). I agree with bulavinaka, you will be doing Costco a favor if you tell them your true opinions on the product. Sun Jun 28 21:41:31 -0700 2009 4814016 10764 monkuboy 1 4814317 Bring the unused back, they'll gladly refund you no questions asked. I'd suggest for burgers you need 70/30 for a good burger. Mon Jun 29 05:22:47 -0700 2009 4814016 149836 cstr 1 4816016 The beef paste was returned without a problem. I told them I thought it was an inferior product. I'm still curious to know others reaction to it. Mon Jun 29 14:48:01 -0700 2009 4814016 197458 Cameraman 2 4817801 Sounds like the grinder blades may have heated up enough to cause the mix to turn into paste. Tue Jun 30 08:21:38 -0700 2009 4816016 147961 treb 1 4817599 I buy it for non-burger applications like bolognese or tacos. What looks to be the same product is about one-third higher in price at Whole Foods. Tue Jun 30 07:17:21 -0700 2009 4814016 109573 coney with everything 2 4820974 I thought about doing that. How is it in those dishes? Wed Jul 01 08:15:04 -0700 2009 4817599 197458 Cameraman 3 4823058 I've purchased this same product for tacos and chili and the taste was quite good. No complaints... I agree that it did not look like it would make the best burgers but I would buy it again for chili and such. Wed Jul 01 19:05:06 -0700 2009 4820974 149592 iluvcookies 2 4824316 I use the same product at home for meat balls, meat loaf etc but I agree with the OP it is ground very fine and I would never use it (or any pre-ground meat) for my burgers. Thu Jul 02 08:47:09 -0700 2009 4817599 253154 Fritter 1 5036053 I just purchased some today and we grilled burgers with it. The burgers were fantastic with very good flavor, a little on the lean side but that's how we like them. The texture was good with a slightly smaller grinding then we are used to. Wed Sep 16 22:58:08 -0700 2009 4814016 1109976 glboot