corned beefnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌkɔːnd ˈbiːf/us/ˌkɔːrnd ˈbiːf/cooked beef that has been preserved in salty water and spices, often sold in tins (= metal containers)
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Sausages, burgers & stuffings
- baloney
- beefburger
- black pudding
- blood sausage
- boerewors
- croquette
- cutlet
- falafel
- fish finger
- fish stick
- loaf
- luncheon meat
- meat loaf
- meatball
- patty
- sausage meat
- snag
- Spam
- stuffing
- Vegeburger
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Examples from literature
- A spoonful of vinegar added to the water when cooking corned beef will make it more tender.
- Carrots are most savory boiled with corned beef for two hours.
- Corned beef is a popular form of salt preservation.
- It is desirable to have an ample supply of corned beef on hand.
- Rump, used for steaks, stews and corned beef.