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Lean Ground Beef ~$6.6/kg

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[Costco] Lean Ground Beef ~$6.6/kg

Costco has packs of lean ground beef at $4 off their regular price. The price comes out to ~$6.6 per kg. They usually discount the big tubes by $4, but on the $21 packs of beef, that is a huge savings imo.

edit: this was at the Etobicoke location in case this is a regional or store specific deal.
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I do wonder. I thought the ground beef is from the US.
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I think it's made from fresh/frozen, while you can get all fresh from other grocery stores. Just so people know if it makes a difference to them.
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chiefshopper wrote: Ever wonder why its so cheap?
It's actually not that cheap compared to the discount grocery stores that sell at $2-3/lbs, which is less expensive than $6.6/kg.

I found that supermarket ground beef sometimes has a funny taste or a smell to it. Maybe its just anecdotal but it's reassuring seeing the meat get processed in the Costco facility, which looks clean to me.

I'd rather pay a small premium for Costco meats than a supermarket like freshco or no frills.
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FrugalConsumer wrote: It's actually not that cheap compared to the discount grocery stores that sell at $2-3/lbs, which is less expensive than $6.6/kg.

I found that supermarket ground beef sometimes has a funny taste or a smell to it. Maybe its just anecdotal but it's reassuring seeing the meat get processed in the Costco facility, which looks clean to me.

I'd rather pay a small premium for Costco meats than a supermarket like freshco or no frills.
Even Safeway/Sobeys/Co-op regularly have sales at $2.99 per pound.
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This is very much YMMV. I've been at a Costco twice in one week and once the ground beef had a rebate and later on in the week it was regular price. My guess is it's related to the supply they have in-store since they don't keep it over for the next day.

I'm out West and the ground beef was $8.99/kg this Tuesday (no rebate).
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ichibansan wrote: Because it is Costco, not Longos?
I hear they also grind in steak trimmings into it. I love the beef that they stock at Costco. Very good quality.
Mars2012 wrote: This is very much YMMV. I've been at a Costco twice in one week and once the ground beef had a rebate and later on in the week it was regular price. My guess is it's related to the supply they have in-store since they don't keep it over for the next day.

I'm out West and the ground beef was $8.99/kg this Tuesday (no rebate).
I added the location in case this is a store specific deal. It was at the Etobicoke (off the QEW) location.
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FrugalConsumer wrote: It's actually not that cheap compared to the discount grocery stores that sell at $2-3/lbs, which is less expensive than $6.6/kg.

I found that supermarket ground beef sometimes has a funny taste or a smell to it. Maybe its just anecdotal but it's reassuring seeing the meat get processed in the Costco facility, which looks clean to me.

I'd rather pay a small premium for Costco meats than a supermarket like freshco or no frills.
Costco as a policy specifically stocks high quality meats. For beef I believe they only stock AA or AAA and their buyers are picky about the sub grades. High quality meat is part of Costco's strategy in attracting and retaining members (source: I looked into their stock as an equity analyst in the past).
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liftinpeanuts wrote: Costco as a policy specifically stocks high quality meats. For beef I believe they only stock AA or AAA and their buyers are picky about the sub grades. High quality meat is part of Costco's strategy in attracting and retaining members (source: I looked into their stock as an equity analyst in the past).
I did not know this. I just figured, Lean is Lean. Thank you for the insider knowledge.
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IntramuralDavid wrote: I did not know this. I just figured, Lean is Lean. Thank you for the insider knowledge.
Some more info if you are interested: their standard markup is 15% over their cost for non-Kirkland products, and 18% for Kirkland label (crazy low gross margin for retail, they get profits off of volume and memberships). Their target demographic is higher mid-income to high income households, similar to Amazon Prime.
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ChrisT363328 wrote: Even Safeway/Sobeys/Co-op regularly have sales at $2.99 per pound.
You're totally right! I always check the Safeway flyer for that deal. I love their meat and they always have employees stocking the meat department whenever I have a question. It's great.
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IntramuralDavid wrote: I did not know this. I just figured, Lean is Lean. Thank you for the insider knowledge.
I mostly buy lean ground beef, and everytime I'm buy the Costco one I'm like:this can't be lean, seems to be have more fat
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JP3ll3ti3r wrote: I mostly buy lean ground beef, and everytime I'm buy the Costco one I'm like:this can't be lean, seems to be have more fat
Costco ground beef is about 85-88% lean. You might be comparing it to extra lean ground beef which is common in grocery stores and is 10% or less fat %.
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Today I learned a lot about why I like Costco ground beef. Thanks OP! That is enlightening.
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Recently I had a visit and my mother told me that if the fat content of the lean beef was 17% or less, to buy her a pack. I took a look, and that day's batch didn't have labels, so I decided to ask a staffer who was looking over the meat section. I asked him what the fat content was. He told me that under Canadian law, "lean" is defined as no more than 17% fat, however, Costco store policy is no more than 15% fat. He explained that every batch they grind they record the fat content in a log book. He summoned a guy from the back to bring a label for my pack of ground beef, as well as the LOG BOOK. He then proceeded to show me a column of figures with the fat content of the days' batches (there had been two already and it was barely noon), as well as the fat content of the previous couple of days' batches recorded on the same page. The figures were hand-written, and hovered between 12% and 14.5%, never higher. Interestingly, the label says 17% fat content, but those are pre-printed labels, and I guess give the stores some leeway.

That said, if you are reading the labels, note that the left column of figures states number of grams of fat in a 100 g portion. So 17 g equates to 17% fat content. Do not make the mistake that my mother made, reading the percentage of fat in the right hand column which represents the amount of fat that a 100 g portion contains, as a percentage of the average person's recommended daily intake.

The guy seemed very knowledgeable and friendly, taking the time to show me all of this. Another reason why I love that store. Great shopping experience on all fronts.
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liftinpeanuts wrote: Costco ground beef is about 85-88% lean. You might be comparing it to extra lean ground beef which is common in grocery stores and is 10% or less fat %.
No we even bought lean at grocery store once to compare, weighted an even quantity and cooked both separately in the same pan for the same time. More fat in the Costco one but I don't remember numbers
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Came to this thread not expecting much as $3/lb is a decent but not amazing price.
The knowledge gained has been very educational.
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Saw $4 OFF lean ground beef today at Markham East too, wasn’t shopping for that so didn’t pay much attention if that’s the tube or package.

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