On 10/26/2018 9:21 AM, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>
>> On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8:06:42 AM UTC-4, 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.
>>
>> Flavor is difficult to quantify, so there's no way to calculate
>> "flavorons per dollar". I'd go for the chuck, but I'm not that
>> sensitive to price.
>
> I'm thinking that fat has a lot of flavor so the 73% "mystery
> beef" might have more flavor than the 80% chuck. That said, chuck
> is usually known to be quite flavorful. This is why I asked. I'm
> wondering what would be more flavorful. That's what I'm after.
> I'll pay more for the chuck if it's better tasting.
>
> All in all, it probably doesn't really matter. I never worry
> about fat content as much of it gets cooked out and poured off
> before eating. That's why I never go for the extra lean meat.
> Tried that once and not ever again.
>
Then you just answered your own question! I agree with Cindy, I'd go
with the ground chuck. Extra lean ground beef works, but IMHO it
doesn't taste as good.

Jill