Percentage of ground mince?

[Newbeginnings20]

Hi all

Second day now.... looking at recipes where they say buy ground mince - however which one? 5% less fat? 12% or 20%

Then I’m reading about not to eat meat every day?! Think I may give up soon lol

[Lytham]

Hi I eat meat almost every day, and I use the 5%, the 20 % is tastier but a bit on the greasy side for me even though I think you're supposed to opt for the fattiest cuts of meat.

Hope this helps x

[Newbeginnings20 in reply to Lytham]

Helps a lot thank you so much x as I said in my other post I’m getting anxious eating all of these high fat foods - hope to god next Monday I have lost at least a pound. If not then I can’t be doing it right! Not touched alcohol or any carbs as in bad ones. Just what’s in vegetables above the ground etc

[Lytham in reply to Newbeginnings20]

I know it's scary and a massive leap of faith, I think it took me two weeks to even buy a pot of cream never mind eat it!! Lol have you been weighed? x

[MikePollard in reply to Newbeginnings20]

You REALLY have do your research regarding fat. You are half in half out and not committed. This may help:

zoeharcombe.com/the-knowled...

[Newbeginnings20 in reply to MikePollard]

Yes I appreciate that - I’ve jumped straight in without looking!!!! Thanks for the feedback 😉

[DucPaulo in reply to Newbeginnings20]

GM Newbeginnings20.

I know it's a little bit "cheffy" but I make batches of mince : 50% beef & 50% pork (20%), then freeze what I do not use. I find this give a better flavour, provides a very malleable mince, and delivers a rich unctuous texture.

Naturally if you have intolerances or religious sensibilities that prevent this then it's not a great idea for you

Good luck with your journey and have a great day.

[ChubbieChops in reply to DucPaulo]

love this idea - now I know why some recipes say to use pork mince!

[Newbeginnings20]

Also the recipe says shredded cheese and cheese cheese? Surely this is the same thing? They say no yellow cheese so when they say cheddar I presume I buy a white one??

[Subtle_badger in reply to Newbeginnings20]

Do you have a link to the recipe or can you take a photo of it?

(I haven't bought cream yet. 🐔)

Edit: American standard cheese is dyed bright orange. If it's an amercan recipe, then they mean don't buy the orange stuff. Standard UK cheddar is not dyed, so it should be fine.

[Newbeginnings20 in reply to Subtle_badger]

Lol how do I do that? Sorry not technical

[BridgeGirl in reply to Newbeginnings20]

It's just American terminology. I assume you use English English.

Shredded cheese = grated cheese.

Heavy cream = double cream.

Ground beef = minced beef. I go for 20% if I can find it: it's not always easy.

Aren't you following a 2 week plan? If so, I'd go with what they suggest for meals unless there's something you really don't like, in which case you could repeat a meal you do like, with the same carb count

[Newbeginnings20 in reply to BridgeGirl]

Yes I am - but they just say mince not the fat %

Thanks for the help 😃