Men ate more than women.
Older adults and college graduates are less likely to eat a meat-heavy diet, according to the research published on Wednesday in the journal Nutrients.
Disproportionate beef consumption is defined as eating more than four ounces for every 2,200 calories.
While nearly a third of reported consumption came from cuts of beef such as steak or brisket, six of the top 10 beef sources were mixed dishes such as burgers, soups and pasta, the researchers from Tulane University found.
The survey was of more than 10,000 people who were asked to recall what they had eaten in the previous 24 hours.
