ground beef

noun

: beef that has been cut into very small pieces

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Dog food for humans Referring to the food as kibble is no accident, as most of the time these recipes involve a carb (like rice) and a form of protein (like ground beef) mixed together in a slop-like concoction that has some glaring similarities to dog food. Devika Rao, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026 On the flip side, the cost of ground beef is at all-time highs, surpassing the previous record logged just last month. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 Weeknight chili recipes typically lean heavily on chili powder, tomatoes and ground beef, but this is not the only way to achieve a quick, hearty meal-in-a-bowl. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Sam’s Super Samwiches is a lunch counter known for its Birmingham-style hot dogs that are dressed with ground beef, mustard, onion, sauerkraut, and a tangy sauce. Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.

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