Preparing cuts of beef

Even the leanest cuts of beef can be bad for your weight and health if you prepare them in unhealthy ways. Here are a few simple tips to control the fat:

• Trim it. Cut off any solid fat that you can see before you cook the meat. Then remove any leftover fat you can see before eating it.
• 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 the beef juices so that you can skim off and throw out the hardened fat. Then add the juice to stews, soups and gravy.