ground beef

noun

: beef that has been cut into very small pieces

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As one example, the cost of ground beef is up by more than 20% just since January 2025. Andrew Muhammad, Fortune, 21 June 2026 The recipe calls for a mix of ground beef and sausage, but the ratio is up to you. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026 Top the hearty ground beef with a tangy soy-ketchup glaze to enhance its flavor. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 The price of a basic grocery basket featuring 11 common items, including eggs, milk and ground beef, increased by more than 55% between June 2020 and April 2026, when inflation rose following the start of the Iran war, according to Forbes’ estimates. Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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