On May 17, 8:34*am, George M. Middius > wrote:
> Kent wrote:
> > I think "normal" ground beef *is 20% fat. *A restaurant "gourmet" hamburger
> > is usually 20% fat.
>
> For burgers, you want at least 15% fat. The leaner kind is better for
> stuffed peppers, bolognese sauce, meatloaf, but not burgers.


I'd far rather have 9% fat if I'm cooking them rare or medium rare,
more fat the more done you're going to cook them.

--Bryan