Definition

1. Noun:
   • A flat, round portion of cooked ground beef: A "beef patty" is a shaped and cooked mass of minced beef, typically serving as the primary component of a hamburger.

Usage

• A "beef patty" is a specific food item. It is often served between slices of bread or a bun to make a sandwich, such as a hamburger or cheeseburger.
• It is typically seasoned and cooked by frying, grilling, or broiling.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The restaurant is known for its juicy, hand-formed beef patties.
  • She placed a slice of cheese on the sizzling beef patty.
  • For the barbecue, we need to prepare twenty beef patties.

Advanced Usage

• "Beef patty" as a standalone item: While commonly associated with burgers, a beef patty can be served alone as a main dish, often with gravy or sauce.
  • The lunch special is a beef patty served with mashed potatoes and peas.

Variants and Related Words

• Patty (n): A general term for a small, flat cake of minced or ground food, which can be made from meat, fish, vegetables, or other ingredients.
  • a salmon patty, a veggie patty
• Hamburger (n): A sandwich consisting of a beef patty served in a bun.
• Burger (n): A common short form for "hamburger."

Synonyms

• Hamburger patty: Often used interchangeably with "beef patty."
• Burger patty: A casual synonym.
• Ground beef cake: A less common descriptive term.

Related Phrases

• To form/shape a patty: The action of preparing ground beef into a round, flat shape before cooking.
  • Make sure to form the patty evenly so it cooks uniformly.
• Frozen beef patty: A pre-formed, uncooked beef patty that is sold frozen for convenience.
  • He stocked up on frozen beef patties for quick weeknight dinners.

Noun

1. a patty of ground cooked beef