ground beef

noun

: beef that has been cut into very small pieces

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The ultra-lean trimmings imported on the cheap have been frozen, possibly for years, intended to be mixed with fattier domestic meat to make ground beef. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026 Add ground beef and stir-fry with onions for 5 minutes or until browned. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026 To turn one into a balanced plate, build a quesadilla with something like chicken or ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and a spoonful of cottage cheese. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026 Multiple bags of steak, mac & cheese, feta cheese, ground beef, chile sauce, refried beans, black beans and other sauces had to be discarded due to improper storage. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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