The Ultimate Ground Beef Buying Guide | Epicurious

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Butcher Jake Dickson (Dickson’s Farmstand Meats) breaks down everything you need to know before buying ground beef, from the best fat ratios and grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef to packaging, labels, and grind size. Learn how to spot red flags like too much fat or too lean, why frozen burgers might be better than fresh, and what actually signals better quality. From taste tests to cooking results, this guide will change how you shop for ground beef forever. 00:00 Intro 00:13 What is Ground Beef? 00:39 How Was it Raised? 05:54 Fat Ratios 12:12 Packaging Matters 14:24 Pre-Made Patties 18:10 Does Breed Matter? 21:22 The Grind Start your free trial and access over 50,000 expertly-tested recipes from Epicurious, Bon Appétit and more on the Epicurious app. https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id312101965?pt=45076&ct=EpiVideoDescriptionYT&mt=8 Still haven’t subscribed to Epicurious on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/epiyoutubesub ABOUT EPICURIOUS Browse thousands of recipes and videos from B

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