Supper simplified – it's dinner made easy!
This lesson showcases Canada's most popular meat – Ground Beef – paired with mealtime favourites – Old El Paso® products and Hamburger Helper® dinner mixes. It is just what you need to make nutritious after-work meals a snap.
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Start with a pound of ground.
Ground beef is nutritious and an excellent source of protein, zinc and vitamin B12 and a good source of ready-to-use iron.
There are lots of ground beef options from which to choose. This handy chart will help you bring home the best grind for the meal you're making.
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| Ground Beef Type |
Best Use |
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Extra Lean
(10% maximum fat) |
Use in flavour-packed recipes that you don't drain after cooking. Use in meat loaf, cabbage rolls or stuffed peppers. |
Lean
(17% maximum fat) |
Canada's No.1 grind is a good all-purpose grind. |
Medium
(23% maximum fat) |
Use in recipes where fat drains off while cooking, such as burgers and meatballs, or drain the pan-fried meat. |
Regular
(30% maximum fat) |
Brown and drain before adding other ingredients. Use in pasta sauce, casseroles or tacos. |
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