Jerky and 75/25 Burgers


 

Bob Correll

R.I.P. 3/31/2022
Bottom round, about 1.5 lbs., made into jerky.

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I'm tired of trying to turn 80/20 or 85/15 ground beef into juicy burgers, so I'm back to using 75/25.
The meatier grinds are great for other things, but apparently I'm not capable of making a good juicy burger with it.
These were only quarter pounders.

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I tried to get the cheese melted by covering, didn't give them enough time though.

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A tinge of pink in the center, juicy and very flavorful.

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How about you, can you get juicy burgers from the lean grinds?
 
NICE!

I like the nice thick cuts of jerky. Not sure what you mean by juicy burger - mine are usually tender but I tend to make them thin & wide. I was looking at burger presses yesterday but didn't buy
 
A burger after my own heart (no pun intended). You shouldn't even have to chew, it'd just slide down. 80/20 is my favorite, but 75/25 would be a big treat! Great looking jerky too Bob. I sliced up 4 lbs of bottom round yesterday, but prefer the very thin slices. Bet that was good!
 
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I agree on the dry burgers. I've been using Costco's 85/15 and although tasty it is pretty dry. A butcher at the local Safeway store recommended buying a cross rib roast that was on sale and having it ground. I did and never looked back, juicy and great flavor, enough said.
I think that jerky you made just pushed me over the edge, that looks perfect. Now I will get off my butt and make some.
 
I agree on the dry burgers. I've been using Costco's 85/15 and although tasty it is pretty dry. A butcher at the local Safeway store recommended buying a cross rib roast that was on sale and having it ground. I did and never looked back, juicy and great flavor, enough said.
I think that jerky you made just pushed me over the edge, that looks perfect. Now I will get off my butt and make some.

Burger is awesome but that jerky I like big time. Yes Rich does need to make some real soon. Thanks for sharing this with us Bob, and by the way did your helper get a taste???:)
 
That's some great looking jerky. It would last maybe 2 days around here. 80/20 burgers seem good to me, but will give the 75/25 a try soon. My wife loves burgers.
 

 

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