mince
n.meat that has been cut into very small pieces using a machine. You use it to make dishes like burgers, pasta sauce, or pies.
n.meat, typically beef, that has been finely chopped or ground in a mincer. Often used as a base for various culinary preparations.
“I bought some beef mince to make a bolognese sauce.”
“The recipe calls for five hundred grams of lean pork mince and a variety of fresh herbs.”
“While higher fat content in mince provides more flavour during the browning process, many health-conscious consumers prefer leaner grinds for their everyday cooking.”
Uncountable when referring to the meat as a substance; occasionally countable in British English when referring to specific types or portions.
Mince is typically uncountable; use a container or weight to specify quantity.