Where is the Beef?

Question

What is the difference between Ground chuck and Ground Beef?

Answer 1

Definition: Also referred to as hamburger, ground beef is simply beef that has been ground or finely chopped. The price of ground beef is determined by the cut of meat from which it was made and the amount of fat incorporated into the mix. High-fat mixtures are less costly but will shrink more when cooked. The least expensive product is sold as regular ground beef or regular hamburger. It's usually made with trimmings of the less expensive cuts such as brisket and shank, and can contain up to 30 percent fat. The moderately priced ground chuck is the next level of ground beef. Because it contains enough fat (about 15 to 20 percent) to give it flavor and make it juicy, yet not enough to cause excess shrinkage, ground chuck is the best meat for hamburgers. The leanest (around 11 percent fat) and most expensive of the ground meats are ground round and ground sirloin. Though they're great for calorie watchers, they become quite dry when cooked beyond medium-rare. Ground beef is sold fresh and frozen, prepackaged in bulk (usually 1 to 5 pounds) or in preformed patties. It may also be ground to order. The way it is used determines how the beef should be ground. In general, the finer the beef is ground, the more compact it will be when cooked. For instance, firm-textured combinations such as meatloaf or meatballs should be made with beef that has been ground at least 2 or 3 times. For hamburgers, however, where a light, juicy texture is preferable, the beef should be coarsely ground. Ground beef should be lightly wrapped before storing in the coldest section of the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To freeze, shape into individual patties or a large, flat disk and wrap with freezer-proof packaging. It can be frozen up to 6 months. See also beef; hamburger.


--Copyright (c) 1995 by Barron's Educational Series, from The New Food Lover's Companion, Second Edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst

Answer 2

Ground Beef Is Good

Answer 3

Basically the percentage of fat. Most of the time all ground beef and ground chuck is made from chuck. Poor Chuck.

Answer 4

Actually, ground chuck is ground beef. Ground chuck refers to a particular cut of beef that's ground. Ground beef can be any cut of beef.

Answer 5

Ground chuck is, well, ground chuck. Specifically. The cut of meat referred to as chuck roast. Ground beef on the other hand really has no more paramaters than just being, well, beef. :)

Answer 6

Ground chuck is a better grade. It has less fat also.

Answer 7

The beef is on my grill.
Your other question has already been answered.

Answer 8

http://www.hormel.com/templates/knowledge/knowledge.asp?catitemid=19&id=103 Everything about different cuts of Beef.

Answer 9

One is a cow... the other is a guy named Chuck that the mafia wiped out... actually,,,, it's a higher grade meat

Answer 10

Well one is better than the other