Interested in practicing a recipe that uses ground beef as one of the main ingredients? If so, most recipes will generally require you to first reduce the oil or fat content in the raw ground beef so that the resulting dish is healthier for consumption. To do this, you need to first fry the meat until all the oil or fat comes out, then drain it with the help of a spoon or strainer. Because pouring hot oil down the sink risks clogging the drain, make sure you always dispose of the oil the right way!
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Method 1 of 2: Reducing Fat in Ground Meat Using a Frying Pan
Step 1. Saute ground beef on medium heat for 10 minutes
Place the raw ground beef in a nonstick skillet, then place the skillet on the stove. Turn the stove on to medium heat, then sauté the meat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Supposedly, the color of the meat will gradually brown when sauteed.
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, and various other spices to enhance the taste.
Step 2. Push the ground beef to one side of the pan
Use a fork or spoon to push the meat to one side of the pan, then tilt the skillet until the oil or fat that escapes flows to the other side of the pan.
Make sure the position of the pan is not too tilted so that the oil does not spill on the stove or kitchen counter
Step 3. Transfer the oil to an empty bowl or can with the help of a spoon
Use a large metal spoon to transfer the oil escaping from the meat into a bowl. If you are reluctant to wash too many dishes or bowls, please put the oil in an empty can that is no longer used? Don't have an old empty can? Line a bowl or cup with aluminum foil, then pour the oil into it.
Covering a bowl or cup with aluminum foil will make cleaning the oil easier, although it's not mandatory
Step 4. Sip the oil with the turkey baster instead of scooping it up with a spoon
If you have a turkey baster, which you can easily buy nowadays in many online stores, feel free to use it. The trick, you just need to press the pipette, then put the tip on the surface of the oil. Then, release your pressure so that the oil in the pan is sucked into the dropper.
Make sure the hot oil doesn't hit the pipette handle so that the area doesn't melt
Step 5. Soak up the oil with a paper towel to minimize the need for plates or bowls to clean
Take 2-3 kitchen paper towels and lightly pat them on the surface of the oil until they are completely absorbed. If there is still oil remaining, repeat this step with a new paper towel until the pan is completely dry. Remember, don't touch the metal parts of the pan so you don't hurt your hands!
After use, let the paper towels sit for 1-2 minutes until they cool down, before throwing them in the trash
Step 6. Freeze any oil or fat that has accumulated in a bowl or can
Cool the oil for 10-20 minutes, then please put it in the freezer. The texture of the oil should harden within 1-2 hours. If oil is stored in a can, please discard the can after the oil has solidified. Meanwhile, if the oil is stored in a bowl, feel free to scoop up the hardened oil with a spoon and throw it in the trash.
If desired, you can also use frozen oil instead of butter or lard when cooking
Method 2 of 2: Reducing Fat in Ground Meat Using a Sieve
Step 1. Sauté the meat in a frying pan for 10 minutes
Add the raw ground beef to the skillet and sauté over medium heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2. Place the colander over a glass bowl, then pour the meat over the colander
Do this until all the oil in the meat drips into the bowl.
Do not use plastic bowls as very hot oil can melt them
Step 3. Pour hot water over the surface of the meat
Fill a cup with hot water, then pour the water all over the meat to wash off any remaining oil.
If necessary, repeat these steps to make sure the meat is completely free of oil or fat
Step 4. Let the oil sit for 10-20 minutes until it cools down, then place the bowl with the oil in the refrigerator
In particular, let the bowl of oil sit on the counter for 10-20 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours. After 1-2 hours, the oil should solidify and separate from the water.
Do not remove the oil from the refrigerator if it has not yet hardened
Step 5. Remove the bowl of oil from the refrigerator, then remove the hardened layer on the surface and throw it in the trash
After all the oil is removed, please pour the remaining water into the sink.
