washing ground beef

[bigguns078]

This seems to be a popular practice for alot of guys.. Especially from another board.. I wanted to get some opinions on this from PM members.. Alot of people will wash off their ground beef in a strainer after cooking to reduce the fat content of the beef.. Washing beef can reduce fat content to around 6 grams of fat per serving.. But i have to wonder what else are you washing off? Does it reduce the nutrient content? (Zinc, niacin, B6, B12, iron)

 

[hardhanger]

I dont know about the nutrient content but if it isnt washed its way too greasy! I put it in a strainer and press on it with a spatula to get all the grease out.

 

[royal]

KEEPING A LITTLE BEEF FAT IN TOUR DIET WILL NOT MAKE YOU FAT,IF YOUR DIET IS RELATIVELY CLEAN,RELAX MAN

 

[bigguns078]

Im talking about 70 - 80% lean ground beef.. I don't think anyone wants that much fat in their diet...

KEEPING A LITTLE BEEF FAT IN TOUR DIET WILL NOT MAKE YOU FAT,IF YOUR DIET IS RELATIVELY CLEAN,RELAX MAN

 

[HawaiiMuscle]

I always strain, then rinse my ground beef in hot tap water and restrain.

 

[SABAGOY]

KEEPING A LITTLE BEEF FAT IN TOUR DIET WILL NOT MAKE YOU FAT,IF YOUR DIET IS RELATIVELY CLEAN,RELAX MAN

Even if your rinsing it your still going to be getting fat from the beef. Even if I use 96% I rinse it.