Not all ground beef is created equal.
For years, I assumed that all those pounds of ground beef were the same, end of story.
Now that Im the working parent doing the shopping, I know theres more to it.
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A trip to the meat case bombards me with choices.
There areso many kindsof ground beef!
Andthe main difference is in the percentage of lean meat to fat.
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To see how thatplays out in cooking, I talked to butchers and beef industry experts.
The three most common ratios sold are 80:20, 85:15, and 90:10.
Why Does Lean Ground Beef Cost More?
You may have noticed that lean ground beef costs more per pound.
In the meat market, prices are often based on the lean meat content of the product.
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Which Is Better, 90:10 or 80:20?
Theres not one ground beef to rule them all.
Jessica Lancaster, a meat scientist forBeef.
Sometimes you just need a satisfying dinner on the table, not a transcendent experience.
