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Hackfleisch

minced meat; ground meat

noun HAHK-flysh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Usage Note

Hackfleisch is the standard term for minced or ground meat — gemischtes Hackfleisch (mixed pork and beef) is the most common variety. Used in Frikadellen (meat patties), pasta sauces, and stuffed vegetables.

Examples

"Aus Hackfleisch und Zwiebeln lässt sich schnell eine Bolognese machen."

Natural Translation

A Bolognese can be quickly made from minced meat and onions.

Literal Translation

From minced-meat and onions lets itself quickly a Bolognese make.

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