How much red meat do Australians eat?

• The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend 65g cooked lean red meat per day (equivalent to 455g per week).

• An average serving (150g raw weight) consumed 3-4 times a week is consistent with how red meat is typically consumed and in line with recommended amounts. 

  • Australians typically eat red meat served with three or more vegetables.

  • Popular meals include meat and veg-style meals, stir-fries, roasts, casseroles, and salads.

• Average per capita consumption of red meat is consistent with recommendations (Sui et al., 2017).