beef patty
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Definition
- 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.