Uncovered: The Surprising Secret Behind Supermarket Ground Beef...

...and How Local Farms Deliver a Healthier, More Delicious Alternative.

For most Americans, ground beef is an essential ingredient.  In fact, just last year, the average person in the United States ate 58.9 pounds of beef.

However, there's a little known fact about most supermarket ground beef that could greatly disrupt the way you shop for this kitchen staple.

Are you ready to uncover the secret? Join us on a flavorful journey to explore a healthier and more delicious ground beef option that awaits you, right here at your local cattle farms.

The Origin of Your Ground Beef: A Misleading Trail

Surprisingly, most of the ground beef sold in grocery stores is not raised in the US.

Despite what the "Product of USA" label may tell us, it's worth knowing that the majority of ground beef found in our supermarkets does not originate from the United States.

Current rules allow imported meat to be labeled "Product of USA," despite being sourced or repackaged from other countries.

Animals imported from places such as South America or Australia are typically raised leaner than their US counterparts, forcing you to compromise when it comes to taste and quality.

The Great Patty Swindle: Shrinking Size and Added Fat

Behind-the-scenes, the 80/20 ground beef on your store's shelves probably started out much leaner.

What many don't know is that the 80-20 ground beef you buy at the store usually starts off as a leaner 90-10 or 95-5 beef.

These lean imports are then "fattened up" by adding fat back into the mix before hitting the supermarket shelves.  Creating a seemingly fattier option for consumers in search of a juicy, flavorful taste. This tactic, however, also creates the illusion that the ground beef options from your regular grocery store are always fatty and juicy by nature.

However, there is a catch. When you cook the supermarket ground beef, all that added fat melts away, leaving you with a disappointingly smaller patty of mediocre taste and quality. What was once a promising, juicy burger now becomes a dried-out, less satisfying meal.

This process not only affects the eating experience but also raises questions about the true value of such products. After all, who wants to pay for a product that shrinks in size and loses its promised mouthwatering flavor?

The Stack Rock Ranch Solution: Flavorful and Lean Idaho-Raised Beef

By choosing 95-5 ground beef from a local cattle farm like Stack Rock Ranch, you'll discover a world of difference in flavor and health benefits. When you buy from a trusted local source, the original fat from the cow is stored intramuscularly.

This means that when you grill your patty, the juicy fat doesn't melt away but remains within the meat, offering you a mouthwatering taste similar to fattier beef options.

The result is an unparalleled burger experience that combines tender, juicy mouthfuls with the health advantages of consuming lean, US-raised beef.

So, next time you're craving a juicy burger or planning a family barbecue, make the switch to local ground beef, and treat yourself and your loved ones to a truly memorable and wholesome meal. Your tastebuds and health will thank you.

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