ground beef

noun

: beef that has been cut into very small pieces

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While Taco Bell's items are traditionally made with ground beef, the chain has been pushing into the chicken market, first with nuggets earlier this year. Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 From hearty stews to cheesy casseroles, there are a dozen different ways to prepare ground beef for dinnertime. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 Pumpkin Bolognese Bolognese is a classic Italian pasta dish built with ground beef, aromatics, and a rich tomato base. Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025 Start by cooking a mixture of ground beef and sausage. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ground beef

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“Ground beef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20beef. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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