ground beef
Definition
Noun: - Beef that has been ground: Finely chopped or minced beef, typically from less tender cuts, used in various dishes.
Usage
This noun is a mass noun and is not typically used in the plural. It refers to the prepared meat product itself. - It is commonly purchased in packages or by weight at a butcher or supermarket. - It is a primary ingredient in dishes like hamburgers, meatloaf, meatballs, and pasta sauces.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "ground beef" vs. "hamburger": In some regulatory contexts (e.g., in the United States), "hamburger" or "beef patty" may refer specifically to ground beef that is shaped and intended for a sandwich, while "ground beef" is the general term for the raw, minced meat. In common culinary usage, the terms are often interchangeable.
- Specifications: It is often sold with labels indicating fat content (e.g., 80% lean, 90% lean).
Variants and Related Words
- Minced beef: A common synonym, especially in British English.
- Beef mince: Another term used, primarily in British and Commonwealth English.
- Hamburger meat: A common informal synonym in American English.
Synonyms
- Minced beef
- Hamburger (in informal, culinary contexts referring to the raw meat)
Related Phrases
- Ground round: Ground beef specifically from the round primal cut.
- Ground chuck: Ground beef specifically from the chuck primal cut.
- Ground sirloin: Ground beef specifically from the sirloin primal cut.
Noun
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beef that has been ground
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