Does Lite or Extra Lean beef require less cooking time?
ANSWER – Yes. It takes approximately 20% to 30% less time to reach the recommended 160F internal temperature for ground beef. This is due to lower fat and higher moisture. Moisture cooks out before fat melts away. We recommend cooking your Maverick Ranch steaks medium rare or medium for juicy tender meals. If you cook lean steak too well done, often the steak will be dry and less tender. Our extra lean (4% or 5% fat) ground beef will reach 160F while still retaining a slightly pink internal color. We recommend that you use a meat thermometer to check this.
