What is the difference between extra lean, lean, medium and regular ground beef?
The difference is in the fat content. According to government regulations all ground meats are defined as follows: – extra lean – no more than 10% fat – lean – no more than 17% fat – medium – no more than 23% fat – regular – no more than 30% fat. Lean and Extra Lean Ground Beef are part of the Health Check™ program. To learn more about Health Check™ and health-conscious cooking with ground beef, order Simply Nutritious Lean Ground Beef.
