Why Do Americans Eat So Much Beef? Unpacking the Cultural and Economic Roots
                                
                                
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                                Despite a per-capita consumption decline since the 1970s, the U.S. still consumes more total beef than any other country. This phenomenon, and the question of why Americans eat so much beef, is rooted in a complex history of colonialism, industrial expansion, and cultural identity.