Chef Kyle Taylor, founder of He Cooks, explains why. He avoids anything leaner than 80/20. According to him, fat carries flavor and keeps meat moist. Lean beef dries out quickly and tastes flat.
As a result, many cooks end up adding oil or butter. That extra fat defeats the purpose of choosing lean beef in the first place.
He prefers 70/30 for burgers, meatloaf, and meatballs. For sauces, he recommends 80/20. Anything leaner, he says, simply underperforms.
Price also weakens the case. Compared to other Kirkland products, the savings aren’t significant. If you sacrifice flavor, you usually expect a bargain—but that’s not always true here.
Bulk Buying Comes With a Catch
Like most Costco items, ground beef comes in large portions. That works for cookouts. It doesn’t always suit smaller households.
Extra meat requires freezer space. Frozen ground beef lasts about four months. To avoid waste, portion it first. Then seal and freeze each section separately.
The Better Ground Beef Option at Costco
You don’t have to avoid ground beef at Costco entirely. Experts suggest choosing the organic option instead. Continue reading…
