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MtnTraveler > wrote:

> Ophelia wrote:
> > Does everyone buy ready made? If not, what kind of beef do you use and
> > what
> > do you mix it with, if anything?
> >
> >

>
> I prefer to grind my own. That way I can be sure of what is in the mix,
> control the fat content, and adjust the flavor for the usage. For
> grilled hamburgers served on a bun or roll, I like to use the best cuts
> of meat I can find in the shops with about a 10%-15% fat content. Just
> enough for flavor but not enough to block up our arteries.


Heh! Most of the local pre-ground is 20% to 22% fat.
A very good incentive to grind your own!
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