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Ground grass-fed beef
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 198 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 13 g 16%
- Saturated fat 5.3 g 27%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 68 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 62 mg 21%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.35 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 1.1 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 4.8 mg 30%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.58 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.36 mg 21%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 2 µg 82%
- Choline 67.4 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 12 mg 1%
- Iron 2 mg 11%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 175 mg 14%
- Potassium 289 mg 6%
- Zinc 4.6 mg 41%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 14.2 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 198 | 19 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 224 | 22 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 1 × serving | 85 g | 168 | 17 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 447 | 44 g | 0 g | 29 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 112 | 11 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 671 | 66 g | 0 g | 43 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 895 | 88 g | 0 g | 58 g |
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Questions about Ground grass-fed beef
How do you cook ground grass-fed beef without drying it out?
Handle it lightly and avoid pressing burgers flat as they cook. Because it can be relatively lean, use a hot pan and cook patties just until the centre reaches 75 °C; check with a food thermometer rather than relying on timing alone.
How long should you cook ground grass-fed beef in a frying pan?
For crumbled beef, cook over medium-high heat for about 6–8 minutes, breaking it up and stirring until no pink remains and it is steaming hot throughout. Drain excess fat if needed before adding sauce or seasoning.
How should you store ground grass-fed beef?
Keep it covered in the coldest part of the fridge and use it within 1–2 days of buying. Freeze it in meal-sized portions if you will not use it in time; thaw it in the fridge, not on the worktop.
What can you make with ground grass-fed beef?
Use it for burgers, meatballs, cottage pie, chilli con carne or a tomato-based pasta sauce. Brown it first for sauces and chilli, then simmer until tender; add a splash of water or stock if the pan looks dry.
Is ground grass-fed beef different from ordinary ground beef?
Grass-fed describes the animals’ diet, not a fixed fat level or flavour. The beef may taste a little more savoury, but the fat content depends on the cut and mince, so check the pack if you want a particularly lean or juicy result.
Can you cook ground grass-fed beef from frozen?
It is easier to brown evenly after thawing in the fridge. If cooking it frozen, use a covered pan over low heat to loosen the meat, break it apart as it softens, then cook thoroughly until the centre reaches 75 °C.
What can you use instead of ground grass-fed beef?
Ground bison works well in burgers, chilli and meatballs, though it is leaner: it has 146 kcal and 7.21 g fat per 100 g, compared with 198 kcal and 13 g fat in ground grass-fed beef. Watch it closely so it does not dry out.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168608 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
