Labeling confusion: Current labeling laws allow the fat content of ground beef to be displayed as percentage fat by total weight which can be considerably less than the percentage of total calories from fat. For example, a pan-cooked patty made from 90%-lean (10% fat by weight) raw ground beef actually derives about 47% of its calories from fat. Likewise, 70% lean (30% fat) ground beef yields a cooked patty with 62% of its calories from fat.
So how can "lean" ground beef have so much fat? The fat-by-weight labeling method can greatly underestimate actual calories from fat for two reasons: 1) Ground beef is 55% water. If water weight were excluded, the percentage fat by weight would more than double; 2) A gram of fat contains 9 calories of energy, compared to just 4 calories for protein and carbohydrate. That means that each extra fat gram increases a food's proportion of fat calories more than you might think. For the same reasons, whole milk (3.3% fat and 88% water by weight) derives 48% of its calories from fat. Even 93% lean/7% fat ground turkey contains about 45% fat calories.
Crumbles are the keys: Now here's the good news. For recipes requiring crumbled ground beef, such as chili, Sloppy Joes, meat sauce, or tacos, you can buy the much cheaper 70-75% lean ground beef which normally produces high-fat, pan-cooked patties with 60-62% fat calories. But, by crumbling, browning, draining, blotting, and rinsing with hot water, you can reduce the percentage fat calories down to about 38-40% which is considerably lower than pan-cooked patties (47% fat calories) made from 90%-lean. While this method does little to reduce cholesterol, it doesn't cause any significant loss of beneficial nutrients such as protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.
How to slim down high-fat ground beef: 1) Brown ground beef in a skillet for 8-10 minutes (or until no longer pink) over medium heat, breaking into small pieces with a spatula or large spoon; 2) Meanwhile, heat 4 cups water on stove or in microwave until very hot but not boiling (about 1600F); 3) Drain fat from skillet; 4) Remove crumbles with slotted spoon to a large plate lined with 3 layers of white, non-recycled paper towels. Let sit for 1 minute, and then blot top of beef with more paper towels; 5) Place beef in a strainer or colander, and set over a sturdy bowl. Now pour the hot water over the beef crumbles to rinse away more fat. Drain for 5 minutes, and proceed to your recipe. (Courtesy of the National Cattlemen's Beef Assoc at www.beef.org.)
Note that the hot-water rinse and drain method accounts for over half the total fat reduction. Onion and garlic can be included during the browning process, while other seasonings and herbs can be added after rinsing the crumbles.
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"Even 93% lean/7% fat ground turkey contains about 45% fat calories."
So the 93% lean meat is not 7% fat, it contains 45% fat cals. Lets do the math.....
We said 156 calories right? 45% of 156 calories is 70.2 calories from fat, divided by 9 cals for each gram= 8.775 grams FAT
I hope this helps CONVINCE you its 8grams of FAT.