1/4 Pound Ground Beef Patties

Is eating a beef patty healthy?

Ground beef can be part of a healthy diet. Beef is a rich source of protein, iron, essential amino acids, B vitamins, zinc and niacin.

How many carbs are in a ground beef patty?

A ground beef patty contains no carbohydrates. If a package of ground beef patties shows carbs on the nutrition label, it's not a pure beef product and probably contains fillers like soy or corn.

How much protein does a ground beef patty have?

A ground beef patty that weighs ¼ pound with about 20% fat will contain 20 to 21 grams of protein. Fattier beef contains a little less protein because more of the volume and calories come from fat, and grass-fed and leaner beef contain a little more protein.

How many calories in a hamburger patty with no bun?

The calorie count goes slightly up or down according to the percentage of fat. A ¼ beef patty with 20% fat has about 290 calories.

Do I have to wash my ground beef before cooking it ?

No. The USDA does not recommend washing raw meat of any kind before cooking to avoid spreading pathogens that cause foodborne illness on kitchen surfaces. Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F to kill bacteria instead.

What is the best ratio of fat to meat in ground beef?

The leanest beef patty made from ground sirloin will contain only 5% to 10% fat, while regular ground beef can contain up to 30% fat. The package will display the leanness in a ratio like 75/25. This ratio means the meat is 75% lean and 25% fat.

Overall, the best ratio is 80/20 (20% fat) for juicy burgers, meatloaf and other dishes, though people on certain diets may find that very lean or fattier beef patties fit better into their eating plans.