Beef mince

Beef mince, ground beef or hamburger meat is a ground meat product, made of beef which has been finely chopped by a meat grinder. The ground beef or beef mince can have seasonings, but no water, phosphates, extenders, or binders added. Ground beef is often marketed in a range of different fat contents, to match the preferences of different customers. Ground beef is usually made from tougher meat and leftover meat created when the sides of beef are carved into steaks and roasts. Although any cut of beef may be used to prepare beef mince, chuck steak is one of the most popular choices (because of its richness of flavor and balance of meat and fat). Round steak is also frequently used. Ground beef is popular as a relatively cheap and quick-cooking form of beef. One of its most well known uses is in hamburgers. Ground beef must be cooked to 160°F to ensure that all bacterial contamination, whether it be endogenous to the product or contaminated after purchasing by the consumer, is killed.