My unpopular opinion: pre-ground beef beats fresh grinding for weeknight meals.

It saves time without sacrificing flavor for busy households.

4 comments

4 Comments

paule538d ago

Ever think about the cleanup time saved too?

xena8588d ago

Totally. Grease splatter all over the stove top is a nightmare. Flour dust gets into every little crack on the counter. Not having to scrub baked on cheese or wipe down sticky counters saves a solid twenty minutes. That time adds up, and it's just less mental stress after eating.

ben8496d ago

Why did I always grind my own beef? I was sure the flavor was better. Then I tried pre-ground on a rushed Tuesday. Made chili, and it tasted exactly the same. Skipped washing the grinder and wiping up greasy spots. Now I get it, the time saved is totally worth it.

reesepatel6d ago

I read a blog post that said for slow-cooked meals like chili, the beef grind doesn't change the flavor at all. All those spices and the long cook time mask any tiny difference. So @paule53 is spot on, avoiding the messy cleanup is the best part!