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Ground Beef

Weeknight workhorse protein. Smothered in onion gravy, stuffed in bell peppers, or shaped into patties — ground beef is in the rotation.

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Why it is ours

Ground beef is in stuffed bell peppers, hamburger patties, meat sauce over rice, and smothered meat dishes across Black American households at every income level.

What it does

90/10 or 93/7 drops saturated fat to 4–5g per serving while maintaining high iron and zinc. B12 from beef is highly bioavailable — important for a community where B12 deficiency is underdiagnosed.

How it is cooked

Brown in a dry pan; drain fat immediately after cooking. Season with onion, garlic, black pepper, and paprika rather than high-sodium seasoning packets.

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