Preparing cuts of beef

Even the leanest cuts of beef can become diet-busters if you prepare them in unhealthy ways. Here are a few simple methods to control the fat:

• Trim it. Cut off any visible, solid fat from meat before preparing, and then remove any remaining visible fat before eating.
• Drain it. After cooking ground meat, put it into a strainer or colander and drain the fat. Then rinse the meat with hot water. Blot the meat with a paper towel to remove the water.
• Chill it. After cooking, chill beef juices so that you can skim off and discard the hardened fat. Then add the juice to stews, soups and gravy.