ground beef

noun

: beef that has been cut into very small pieces

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The latter is a savory crepe rolled around seasoned ground beef. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Once trimmed, a whole tenderloin yields filet mignon, grilling steaks, and trim for stir-fries or ground beef. Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 Prices jumped 26 cents over the previous month, with the average cost of ground beef now just shy of $7 per pound nationwide — an all-time record. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Then it's covered in a spicy, ground beef sauce that may or may not include tomato sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, chili powder and cinnamon. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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