Also called
🇺🇸Ground beef🇲🇽Carne molida🇦🇷🇪🇸🇵🇹Carne picada🇫🇷Viande hachée🇧🇷Carne moída🇮🇹Carne macinata di manzo🇩🇪Rinderhackfleisch
Ground beef is produced from trimmings across multiple cuts, most commonly chuck, round, and sirloin. The fat percentage varies by blend — 80/20 (chuck) is ideal for burgers, while leaner blends suit sauces and meatballs. It is the most widely consumed beef product globally and the foundation of dishes ranging from Bolognese to tacos to shepherd's pie.
Names by country
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Ground beef | |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Minced beefprimary | |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Carne molida | |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Carne picada | |
| 🇫🇷France | Viande hachée | |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Carne picada | |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Carne picada | |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Carne moída | |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Carne macinata di manzo | |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Rinderhackfleisch |
Find Minced beef near you
In the US, this cut is usually sold as Ground beef — ask your butcher for that. It's most likely to be stocked by a good local butcher.
Find a good local butcher near youOpens Google Maps at your location. Availability varies by shop — call ahead for specialty cuts.
