ground beef

noun

: beef that has been cut into very small pieces

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And those deals are welcoming as consumers are paying 7% more for ground beef than this time last year, according to the most recent Consumer Price Index report. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 There are vegan options here, but the place is known for grinding their own ground beef on the daily and making their own mayonnaise. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Poblano peppers are charred and peeled, then stuffed with picadillo, a mix of ground beef, spices, nuts and seasonal fruits such as pears and apples. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Turkey and White-Bean Chili Chili purists say there’s no place for beans in real chili, but since this recipe already bucks tradition by using turkey instead of ground beef, all bets are off. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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