41.   But health officials say such seemingly contradictory findings are not unusual because E. coli contamination is often restricted to one small portion of ground beef.

42.   But others believe that the market for irradiated ground beef will always be limited to those with compromised immune systems whether because of age or illness.

43.   But testing ground beef for salmonella added to the cost of the meat served at school lunches and industry officials opposed it.

44.   But there is growing pressure from fast-food restaurants and consumers to improve the safety of ground beef.

45.   But there were two pots to wash, one for browning the ground beef and the crockpot, the same number needed to make a sauce and pasta separately.

46.   Cafe con Leche serves flaky, slender empanadas filled with minced chicken or ground beef and spiced with onions, garlic and peppers.

47.   Clayton said he had no idea how many companies would choose to irradiate their ground beef.

48.   Combine ground beef, ground pork, onions and seasonings in large Dutch oven.

49.   Combine ground beef, onion, salt and pepper in skillet.

50.   Combine ground beef, oats, eggs, onion, garlic salt and pepper.