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Best Beef to Fat Ratio for Juicy Burgers (2026)

September 29, 2026 by Daniel Brooks
best beef to fat ratio for juicy burgers

If you want the straight answer: the best beef to fat ratio for juicy burgers is 80/20, meaning 80 percent lean and 20 percent fat by weight. It is the blend most cooks land on because the fat renders as the patty cooks and bastes the meat from the inside. Drop to 85/15 when you … Read more

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