Gary > wrote:
> Just curious
> This would be used for a couple of hamburgers
> and the rest for a meatloaf
>
> - 73% lean ground beef ($2.49/lb)
> or
> - 80% lean ground chuck ($2.99/lb)
>
> I'm after the best flavor for the price.
>

Use the 80%. I only use 73% when Im making food for the dog. At that
point, the additional fat doesnt add any more flavor, it just whittles
your burger down to a mini when it is cooked, and the meatloaf will be
swimming in grease. Its gross. Personally, I prefer 85% for burgers and
meatloaf.