Ground beef for Hamburgers composition question, no chuck available...

[jceroli42]

Morning All,
I'm down in Central America - can't find ground chuck. Looking for some solid alternatives:
1) ground beef to make burgers. Any recommendations are appreciated.
2) percentage of each meat
3) I home cure my own bacon, have ends - have heard many add to their ground beef, how much percentage, any thoughts?

Thanks in advance and stay safe...

 

[JC in GB]

If you can grind a brisket that will make great ground beef.

JC

 

[SmokinAl]

For our best burgers we use 3 1/2 lbs. of ground brisket with 1 1/2 pounds of ground pork belly. My wife likes a really greasy cheeseburger every once in a while & this is the combo she likes. The ground meat & a couple of slices of Swiss cheese on top.
Al

 

[JC in GB]

For our best burgers we use 3 1/2 lbs. of ground brisket with 1 1/2 pounds of ground pork belly. My wife likes a really greasy cheeseburger every once in a while & this is the combo she likes. The ground meat & a couple of slices of Swiss cheese on top.
Al

Wow, that sounds decadent. I must try that...

JC

 

[sandyut]

Straight brisket burger is killer. and a very good substitute for chuck. the fat content is at your control based on how much you trim/add back.

this article goes over many other cuts and blends that you may have available.

 

[chef jimmyj]

80/20, 85/15, is as low as I would go. Reality, Grind what you can get at a good price. More active muscle, has a beefier flavor. Shank, from the lower Legs, Chuck Short Rib or any Short Rib meat, Plate (belly meat) like Flank and Skirt, ALL great choices as is or blended with Brisket, Round and Sirloin, my Dad's favorite for its Beefy Flavor...JJ

 

[Sowsage]

Add me to the list for grinding brisket! Makes killer burgers. Not sure how things are priced down there but short rib is a good choice too

 

[dirtsailor2003]

A good all around and cheap (at least here) is to get a whole Beef clod and grind it up. May also be sold as as Shoulder clod. Its probably the least expensive cut, and flavorful too. Makes great burger. it made up of the shoulder tender, the top blade and the clod heart. And is often broke down and sold as individual cuts
Since this is a larger primal cut you may be able to find it a bit more easily down there.

 

[HalfSmoked]

There you go the great thing about this forum has helped you out. As many have said ask and you will receive and you sure did with many variations and suggestions.

Warren

 

[JC in GB]

Add me to the list for grinding brisket! Makes killer burgers. Not sure how things are priced down there but short rib is a good choice too

Brisket and short rib mix is possibly the best burger I have ever eaten but I want to try @SmokinAl beef and belly burgers.

JC

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks for the like JC in GB it is appreciated.

Warren

 

[Sowsage]

Brisket and short rib mix is possibly the best burger I have ever eaten but I want to try @SmokinAl beef and belly burgers.

JC

I agree. A good greasy burger hits the spot sometimes!

 

[chef jimmyj]

I agree. A good greasy burger hits the spot sometimes!

EVERYTIME!...That's why my Wife limits the number of times I eat Burgers...JJ

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks for the like jceroli42 it is appreciated.

Warren