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✔️ You’re watching fat/calorie intake
✔️ You want a cleaner-tasting sauce (e.g., Bolognese)
✔️ You’re making kid-friendly meals (less greasy = more appealing)
✔️ You’re storing leftovers — less fat = slower spoilage
🚫 When to Skip It
❌ Making burgers, meatloaf, or meatballs (you want the fat for moisture)
❌ Cooking at high heat where browning = flavor (Maillard reaction)
❌ Using lean beef (90/10 or higher — already low-fat)
❤️ Final Thought: There’s No One Right Answer — Just Smart Choices
Cooking isn’t about rigid rules — it’s about understanding why we do what we do.
So should you rinse ground beef?
👉 Never before cooking — it’s unsafe and counterproductive.
👉 Yes, after cooking — if you want a leaner, cleaner result.
Because great cooking isn’t about dogma.
It’s about knowing your goals — flavor, health, texture — and choosing the method that supports them.
So next time you brown that pound of beef…
Make an informed choice.
Drain. Decide. And cook with confidence. 💛
❌ The Case AGAINST Rinsing (Before or After)
