Spending more on groceries than you'd like to? The problem may not be what you're buying, but how you're buying it. Consider this money-saving tip:
Go for the lean cuts of ground beef. When you buy a package of 70% lean beef, 30% off what you're paying for is fat. When you buy 96% lean, only 4% of what you're paying for is fat - and that means a lot more meat for your money.
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Ok you go from 70% to 96% that is an additional 24%. If the price is less than 24% additional than that is “more meat for your money.” So If 70% is 1.99/lb than a good deal would be 2.46/lb. Anything more than that would be LESS meat for your money.
Agree. I prefer to buy lean cuts of meat. It’s a false saving to buy fattier meat at a lower price. It’s also a healthier option to buy lean meat.
I’ve actually been getting better bargains lately by buying a cheap (very lean) roast on sale, like bottom round, and having it ground by the butcher. In one recent instance, I paid $1.99 a pound for my freshly ground roast, and the store was selling pre-packaged lean hamburger for $3.49!