I’ve previously mentioned that I typically purchase ground beef with a lean-to-fat ratio of 85/15, or 85 percent lean and 15 percent fat. This combination, in my opinion, makes for an outstanding dining experience overall. But I also buy based on price. Therefore, if ground beef in the 80/20 or 70/30 ratio is on sale and I think the price difference is worthwhile, I’ll put that in my cart.
The drawback is that I find those lean-to-fat ratios to be a little too fatty. Don’t get me wrong, I firmly believe that flavor is enhanced by fat. But let’s face it – it’s also grease. And that’s just too much grease for me.
The good news is that when I simply can’t resist the sale, there are a few techniques I’ve discovered to make ground beef leaner. The better news is that each method is simple. None of them are time consuming. Additionally, they are all excellent choices if you already purchased lean 90/10 ground beef but would like it even leaner. So, without further ado, I give you….
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FAQ
Can you boil ground beef to remove fat?
Even better, compared to frying it in oil, boiling ground beef is a much healthier option. The removal of fat from the meat during the boiling process results in a very lean product.
Can you wash fat off ground beef?
First off, that “grease” is rendered fat, which is what gives your ground beef its delicious flavor. While it’s acceptable to discard some surplus grease, you should always leave some of it in the pan. Your beef will turn out dry if you rinse away all the grease because you’ll be literally rinsing away flavor.
Can I make ground beef leaner?
Simply rinsing the fat from your ground beef will make it leaner.
How do you remove saturated fat from beef?
Instead of frying or roasting, use a grill, bake, poach, or steam food. To control the amount of oil you use, measure it with a teaspoon or use an oil spray. Meat and poultry should be defatted and skinned before cooking. select leaner, lower-fat meats, such as turkey breast and reduced-fat mince.