Good post Patrick!
Come on guys! This is the most knowledgable board I've come across... I always learn knew things here; that's why I wanted to create this thread so everyone can give out their little "tips/tricks"
another one:
rinse ground beef with hot water after you brown it reduces the fat content significantly. This way you can buy the cheaper, 85-90% fat free ground beef and come away with 90-95% (rough estimate) fat free ground beef.
1.Brown 1-pound ground beef in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until meat reaches 160°F (or the juices run clear). Stir meat occasionally to break beef into large pieces (about ½ inch).
2. Meanwhile place 4 cups water in 1-quart glass measuring cup or microwaveable blow and microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 minutes or until very hot, but not boiling (150°F to 160°F). Careful, the water will be very hot!!
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove beef crumbles to large plate or other container lined with 3 layers of white, non-recycled paper towels and let sit 30 seconds to 1 minute, blotting top of beef with an additional paper towel.
4. Transfer beef to a fine mesh strainer or colander. Pour hot water over beef to rinse fat. Drain 5 minutes.
5. Proceed as recipe directs.
Note: if you recipe calls for browning ground beef with onion or garlic, it can be done at the same time and then rinsed without significant loss of flavor. Additional seasonings, such as salt and pepper, and herb should be added after rinsing beef crumbles to minimize any loss of flavor.
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