Steve Wertz wrote:

> On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:14:29 -0500, OmManiPadmiOmelet wrote:
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>>Steve Wertz wrote:
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>>>On 22 Apr 2006 07:05:33 -0700, Jimmy wrote:
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>>>>What is the best beef cut to make a good hamburger. I usually buy
>>>>ground sirloin but was thinking of grinding my own; thereby ensuring
>>>>freshness and flavour etc.
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>>>Ribeye, of course.
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>>Waste of ribeye...
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> Not at all.
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>>If you have to grind ribeye to eat it, you need a new set of dentures. ;-)
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> The OP asked what cut made the best hamburger. Ribeye is the
> most appropriate answer. It also makes the best chicken fried
> steak.
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> -sw

Geez Steve!

That's like serving caviar with chicharones!

Chuck roast makes perfectly good and flavorful ground beef, AND CF steak.

Seriously, if you are going to grind your own, I dare you to try a
brisket sometime. It's fabulous that way.