ground beef

noun

: beef that has been cut into very small pieces

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Here are some of Grandma's go-to recipes for whipping up weeknight dinners or Sunday suppers with ground beef. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 For the meatballs, combine ground beef with cornmeal, spices, and seasonings, then shape into small balls. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 Add ground beef to center; cook, stirring to break up any large chunks, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 This protein comes from a serving of ground beef (4 ounces or 113 grams cooked), a slice of cheese, beans (¼ cup), rice (¼ cup), and a tortilla. Merve Ceylan, Health, 27 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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