Why Does Lean Beef Seem Fattier Now?!

Back in the day, lean and extra lean ground beef barely left any grease in the pan. Now, even the 'extra lean' stuff shrinks up and leaves a puddle. Turns out, labeling standards for ground beef haven’t changed much in the U.S.—‘lean’ still means less than 10% fat by weight, but some brands just push the upper limit. Local beef often has less water and filler, so you actually get what you pay for. That’s a real difference you can see in the skillet. #FoodKnowledge #GroundBeef #KitchenFacts #Food