{"id":640485,"date":"2024-10-03T23:54:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T20:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T23:54:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T20:54:35","slug":"9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"#9 Things You Should Know When Buying Ground Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27981b9ae84\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#Ground_beef_is_governed_by_the_law\" >Ground beef is governed by the law.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#Theres_a_difference_between_ground_beef_and_hamburger\" >There&#8217;s a difference between ground beef and hamburger.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#You_can_buy_four_main_varieties\" >You can buy four main varieties.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#Some_butchers_will_grind_beef_on_the_spot\" >Some butchers will grind beef on the spot.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#Remember_the_1-2-3-4_rule\" >Remember the 1-2-3-4 rule.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#It_might_change_color%E2%80%94and_thats_not_a_bad_thing\" >It might change color\u2014and that&#8217;s not a bad thing.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#You_shouldnt_overwork_it\" >You shouldn&#8217;t overwork it.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#Theres_an_ideal_time_to_salt_ground_beef\" >There&#8217;s an ideal time to salt ground beef.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#You_can_cook_it_hundreds_of_ways\" >You can cook it hundreds of ways.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/9-things-you-should-know-when-buying-ground-beef\/#Ground_Beef_Recipes\" >Ground Beef Recipes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">Ground beef is super versatile. Use it to top nachos or make a hearty pasta sauce. But even even the biggest burger eaters probably don&#8217;t know all these facts. Here are nine things you should know before buying ground beef.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ground-beef-is-governed-by-the-law\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ground_beef_is_governed_by_the_law\"><\/span>Ground beef is governed by the law.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">According to the USDA, to be labeled as such, it can&#8217;t have more than 30 percent fat content, nor can it contain added water or fat. Until several years ago, the department had also declared it illegal for ground beef to include any organ meat. But a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-tracking-id=\"recirc-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/consumerist.com\/2017\/02\/02\/thanks-to-policy-change-your-ground-beef-may-include-more-heart-than-you-think\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/consumerist.com\/2017\/02\/02\/thanks-to-policy-change-your-ground-beef-may-include-more-heart-than-you-think\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"change of policy\" class=\"body-link css-1i7jlb0 emevuu60\">change of policy<\/a> means the packages you pick up at the supermarket might now have beef heart or cheek in the mixture.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-9\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"medium\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-medium embed css-6i9ia4 e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-uwraif e1fodxfw3\">\n<div class=\"css-p7qblm e1mlxuuw0\"><img alt=\"ground beef\" title=\"Ground Beef\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1500\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/del.h-cdn.co\/assets\/17\/23\/1496777060-ground-beef.jpg?resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/del.h-cdn.co\/assets\/17\/23\/1496777060-ground-beef.jpg?resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/del.h-cdn.co\/assets\/17\/23\/1496777060-ground-beef.jpg?resize=980:* 1120w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/del.h-cdn.co\/assets\/17\/23\/1496777060-ground-beef.jpg?resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e193vzwj0\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-dynamic-svg=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/social\/pinterest.e8cf655.svg?primary=%2523ffffff\" loading=\"lazy\" data-testid=\"dynamic-svg-base\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" alt=\"pinterest\" class=\"css-4lml0h e1mlxuuw1\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span class=\"css-1g8v1bm e1geg53v2\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 id=\"theres-a-difference-between-ground-beef-and-hamburger\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theres_a_difference_between_ground_beef_and_hamburger\"><\/span>There&#8217;s a difference between ground beef and hamburger.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">People use the two names interchangeably since ground beef is the main ingredient in a standard patty, but there&#8217;s a tiny difference: Makers of hamburger meat are allowed to add fat to the batch, as long as it stays below 30%.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-10\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"embed\"><\/section>\n<h2 id=\"you-can-buy-four-main-varieties\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_buy_four_main_varieties\"><\/span>You can buy four main varieties.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">Anything labeled ground beef will have the highest fat content, typically between 25% and 30%, because it&#8217;s ground from inexpensive cuts, like brisket or shank. Ground chuck is slightly less fatty\u2014falling in the 15 to 20 percent range, called lean\u2014and comes from the shoulder. Ground round is made from hind leg cuts and clocks in at around 12% to 15% fat, or extra lean. The leanest cut on the market, and therefore the most expensive, is ground sirloin. It&#8217;s cut from the cow&#8217;s midsection and contains about 10% to 14% fat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"some-butchers-will-grind-beef-on-the-spot\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_butchers_will_grind_beef_on_the_spot\"><\/span>Some butchers will grind beef on the spot.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">Certain meat counters and many butcher shops will let you pick out a cut then grind it right then and there.  <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"remember-the-1-2-3-4-rule\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_the_1-2-3-4_rule\"><\/span>Remember the 1-2-3-4 rule.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">Experts say ground beef shouldn&#8217;t be kept in the fridge for longer than one to two days, and you should throw it out if it&#8217;s been in the freezer for longer than three to four months.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"it-might-change-colorand-thats-not-a-bad-thing\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_might_change_color%E2%80%94and_thats_not_a_bad_thing\"><\/span>It might change color\u2014and that&#8217;s not a bad thing.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">Freshly ground meat should retain its bright red hue, but when you bring it home, it might take on a brownish tinge. Don&#8217;t freak: That&#8217;s just because it&#8217;s no longer exposed to oxygen.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"you-shouldnt-overwork-it\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_shouldnt_overwork_it\"><\/span>You shouldn&#8217;t overwork it.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"16\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">The more you handle ground meat, the tougher it becomes. That means your meatballs will turn into meat bombs and your burgers will be reminiscent of hockey pucks. Do what you&#8217;ve got to do, then drop the beef to ensure a tender dish. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"theres-an-ideal-time-to-salt-ground-beef\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theres_an_ideal_time_to_salt_ground_beef\"><\/span>There&#8217;s an ideal time to salt ground beef.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">It&#8217;s right before cooking. The rule <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lies more to intact cuts of steak, but even ground beef can react negatively to premature salting. It can break down the proteins, which\u2014like over-handling\u2014leads to tougher meat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"you-can-cook-it-hundreds-of-ways\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"body-h2 css-mnep0r emevuu60\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_cook_it_hundreds_of_ways\"><\/span>You can cook it hundreds of ways.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"20\" class=\"css-1nd4gv7 emevuu60\">We&#8217;ve got tons of recipes that use ground beef as the main ingredient. From meatballs to chopped cheese, there are so many ways to cook with ground beef.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-11\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1fm2v8u e94w1mj9\">\n<h6 class=\"css-1skyj5s e94w1mj7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ground_Beef_Recipes\"><\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-0 eagam8p0\"><\/span><span class=\"css-8lle59 e94w1mj5\">Ground Beef Recipes<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 eagam8p1\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<div data-journey-blur=\"partial\" data-ad-exclude=\"true\" class=\"css-19m4yzp e1jy25xv0\">\n<div class=\"css-sfzxfp ev8dhu59\"><span class=\"css-3mrz81 ev8dhu51\"><img src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/rover\/profile_photos\/2ed6be4f-8776-4c1d-9a18-756103114e33_1523821571.file?fill=1:1&amp;resize=120:*\" alt=\"Headshot of Sarah Weinberg\" title=\"Headshot of Sarah Weinberg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-o0wq4v ev8dhu53\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"css-1dsojn8 ev8dhu55\">\n<div class=\"css-ensk1c ev8dhu54\">\n<p>Sarah Weinberg is the deputy editor at Delish and has covered food, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>, home, and lifestyle for a number of publications, including <em>Food Network Magazine<\/em> and <em>Country Living<\/em>. 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