ground beef

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡraʊnd biːf/

Definition

Finely chopped or minced meat taken from a cow, typically used as a base for burgers, meatballs, or sauces.

Examples

• She shaped the ground beef into small patties before placing them on the hot grill.

• Most supermarkets offer ground beef with varying percentages of fat content to suit different recipes.

• The recipe calls for a pound of lean ground beef to be browned in a skillet with onions.

Synonyms of ground beef

Words with a similar meaning to ground beef:

• mince
• minced beef
• hamburger meat

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