Any nutritionists who could answer a question?

[Suz D]

It's budget related. 95% or 98% lean ground beef is so expensive. If I buy 80% lean, cook it, put it in a strainer and rinse the fat off with very hot water, obviously I would be reducing the fat content, but would I be left with a 95% lean ground beef?

I just joined WW online (LOVE IT!!) and have been putting some of my recipes into the online recipe calculator. I made a delish meal last night and it was 7 points per very large serving (more than I could eat). The difference in points with 80% lean an 95% lean is quite a bit. 80% lean cooked (not rinsed and drained) is 6 points and 95% cooked is 3 points.

 

[Diegosmom]

great question, I would love to know the answer too...

When I joined WW I just kind of sucked it up and bought the less points items but if your method works that would be great.

 

[homeschoolmomof4]

Not a nutritionist, but I've read that strained and rinsed ground beef is the equivalent of cooked ground lean turkey. We do this all the time.

 

[branv]

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Healthy/...-draining-and-rinsing-meat-reduce-fat-content

"Research from at Iowa State University in 2002 found that 4 ounces of 80% lean ground beef that was pan-fried, drained, blotted with paper towels and rinsed with hot water contained 121 calories and 5 grams of fat—roughly the equivalent of 95% lean beef, undrained.

By comparison, 80% lean ground beef that was drained and blotted (not rinsed) provided 177 calories with 10 grams of fat. Interestingly, researchers found that rinsing 90% lean ground beef did not provide significant calorie or fat savings over the 80% rinsed beef."

 

[Suz D]

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Healthy/...-draining-and-rinsing-meat-reduce-fat-content

"Research from at Iowa State University in 2002 found that 4 ounces of 80% lean ground beef that was pan-fried, drained, blotted with paper towels and rinsed with hot water contained 121 calories and 5 grams of fat—roughly the equivalent of 95% lean beef, undrained.

By comparison, 80% lean ground beef that was drained and blotted (not rinsed) provided 177 calories with 10 grams of fat. Interestingly, researchers found that rinsing 90% lean ground beef did not provide significant calorie or fat savings over the 80% rinsed beef."

THANK YOU!!

Before I was on WW (but still trying to eat healthier) I would buy a huge package of 80% lean ground beef, brown it with onions, strain and rinse and then freeze about 1 pound in each quart sized bag. Good to know I can continue that and count it as 95% lean in a recipe.

 

[pjlla]

I've been draining and rinsing my ground beef for years. So glad to hear I haven't been wasting my time! ............P

 

[HM]

You are rinsing fat into your drains? That clogs up the sewer systems, not to mention your own plumbing, when it cools off.

You should be draining off (or spooning off, as I do) the fat into an old jar or can after browning the meat. Save the can or jar until it's cooled off and then toss in the trash.

 

[4HppyCamprs]

You are rinsing fat into your drains? That clogs up the sewer systems, not to mention your own plumbing, when it cools off.

You should be draining off (or spooning off, as I do) the fat into an old jar or can after browning the meat. Save the can or jar until it's cooled off and then toss in the trash.

I think that either disposal method has issues as the method your advocating will clutter up the landfills with jars and cans full of fat. Jars and cans are not that biodegradable.

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[mistysue]

Before my son developed a soy allergy, I also used to use TVP (textured soy protein) to supplement my ground beef. It can stretch it a lot at a fraction of the cost, as well as cutting down on the fat and calories. Lentils also work for this and are much better for you. I like green lentils with my beef.
I started with a lower ratio, but eventually got up to splitting it half and half.

 

[cglaura]

You are rinsing fat into your drains? That clogs up the sewer systems, not to mention your own plumbing, when it cools off.

You should be draining off (or spooning off, as I do) the fat into an old jar or can after browning the meat. Save the can or jar until it's cooled off and then toss in the trash.

I've been draining down the sink for 20 years and never had any issues. But, once a month I pour 1/2 cup baking soda, then 1 cup vinegar (think "school project volcano reaction" ). I let that sit until it stops bubbling, then rinse with hottest water for about 5 minutes.

I do this will all my sinks/tubs also.

I would think if I was going to have any issues it would have happened by now. We've never had any problems in our area either.

 

[homeschoolmomof4]

I've been draining down the sink for 20 years and never had any issues. But, once a month I pour 1/2 cup baking soda, then 1 cup vinegar (think "school project volcano reaction" ). I let that sit until it stops bubbling, then rinse with hottest water for about 5 minutes.

I do this will all my sinks/tubs also.

I would think if I was going to have any issues it would have happened by now. We've never had any problems in our area either.

Love your "volcano" for the drains idea! I'll definitely be giving this a try!

 

[elcodfish]

What you can also do is put tin foil over a bowl, pour your fat, then when it hardens you can ball it up and throw it out!

 

[taymaesmom]

I've been draining and rinsing my ground beef for years. So glad to hear I haven't been wasting my time! ............P

Me too!!

 

[Kae]

It's budget related. 95% or 98% lean ground beef is so expensive. If I buy 80% lean, cook it, put it in a strainer and rinse the fat off with very hot water, obviously I would be reducing the fat content, but would I be left with a 95% lean ground beef?

I just joined WW online (LOVE IT!!) and have been putting some of my recipes into the online recipe calculator. I made a delish meal last night and it was 7 points per very large serving (more than I could eat). The difference in points with 80% lean an 95% lean is quite a bit. 80% lean cooked (not rinsed and drained) is 6 points and 95% cooked is 3 points.

I just re-joined too. And I am a rinser so great question. thanks

Kae

 

[3Gsandme]

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Healthy/Live-Well/Ask-Our-Dietitian/Question-Archive/Foods-and-nutrition/Does-draining-and-rinsing-meat-reduce-fat-content

"Research from at Iowa State University in 2002 found that 4 ounces of 80% lean ground beef that was pan-fried, drained, blotted with paper towels and rinsed with hot water contained 121 calories and 5 grams of fat—roughly the equivalent of 95% lean beef, undrained.

By comparison, 80% lean ground beef that was drained and blotted (not rinsed) provided 177 calories with 10 grams of fat. Interestingly, researchers found that rinsing 90% lean ground beef did not provide significant calorie or fat savings over the 80% rinsed beef."

That is awesome!

 

[writersblock42]

I just dump the fat outside or pour it over the dog food.

 

[FortForever]

What you can also do is put tin foil over a bowl, pour your fat, then when it hardens you can ball it up and throw it out!

This is what I always do also. I thought it was an original idea, I guess not.

I just dump the fat outside or pour it over the dog food.

The dog food thing is a great idea. With four dogs, I think I will give it a try.

Never occurred to me to rinse my hamburger after draining. I will now!