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Also called
🇺🇸Ground beef🇲🇽Carne molida🇦🇷🇪🇸🇵🇹Carne picada🇫🇷Viande hachée🇧🇷Carne moída🇮🇹Carne macinata di manzo🇩🇪Rinderhackfleisch
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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 |
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