This social media trend could have some unsafe consequences.
Recently, a TikTok video about washing ground beef has once again gone viral.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Is There Any Reason To Wash Ground Beef?
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Heidi Meyer, co-creator ofPound of Ground Crumbles, concurs.
Either way you should always cook ground beef to a safe and savory 160F."
What About Washing Ground Beef After Cooking It?
“We’ve also seen the trend of washing ground beef after its been cooked,” says Clark.
Anything that remains is going to be the great flavor that you dont want to miss out on."
What do chefs have to say about the washing ground beef trend?
“Ive never heard of rinsing ground beef, ever, says Alvarez.
I dont think its going to harm anything, but theres no point at all.”
Bottom Line
Put down the colander.
Rinsing raw ground beef could pose a health risk by splashing bacteria-filled juices all over your kitchen’s surfaces.
After the beef has been cooked, you’re justrinsing away good flavor.
It’s justnot necessary.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.Washing food: does it promote food safety?
U.S. Department of Agriculture.Ground beef and food safety.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.To wash or not to wash.
