Viral TikTok Trend Turns โDinner into ‘Ground โBeef O’Clock’
NEW YORK, NY – โคNovember 7, 2025 โ – A simple, protein-focused dinner is taking over TikTok, with the hashtag #groundbeef โamassing millions of views. The trend, dubbed “Ground Beef O’Clock,” centers around swift, โขno-frills meals featuring ground beef as the star ingredient, appealing to a demographicโฃ seeking efficient and affordableโฃ meal solutions.โข Content creator Mia โฃJohnson (@miaj0hnson) is widely credited with popularizing the trend, posting a video on November 5, 2025, featuring ground โคbeef set to a dramatic rendition of โMozart‘s “Lacrimosa,” which quickly went viral.
The surge in “Ground โคbeef O’Clock” content reflects a broader cultural shiftโข towards โprioritizing โconvenience and cost-effectiveness โคin home cooking,โข particularly among younger generations. While ground beef has longโ been a staple in many diets, the TikTok trend elevates it to a symbolโ of accessible nutrition and a rejection of elaborate recipes. The movement’s rapid growth-fueled by the platform’s algorithm โคand โthe relatable nature of the meals-highlights TikTok’s influence on food culture and consumer habits. Experts predict the โtrend will continue to โขdrive demand for ground beef and inspire similar minimalist cooking approaches.
Johnson’s November 5th video, which has garnered โover 1.7 million views as โof 16:15 EST,showcases a pan of cooked ground beef,prompting viewers to acknowledge it’s “you โขknow what time it is.” The hashtag #groundbeef has accumulated over 148.8 million views, with related tags like #carnivore and #fy further amplifying its reach. The trend has spawned countless variations, from seasonedโ ground beef bowls to simple patties, all emphasizing speed and simplicity.
Beyond individual creators,the trend has also attractedโ attention fromโ the “finance bro” community on โTikTok,with users highlighting ground beef asโ a budget-friendly protein source. This intersection of financial practicality and โฃculinaryโค simplicity has broadened the trend’s appeal, resonating with a wider audience โconcerned โabout rising food costs. The hashtag #financebroโฃ has over 100 million views, often featuring content aboutโ frugal โฃliving and investment strategies.