With ground beef prices soaring, we're looking for high-quality options that won’t break the bank. We asked a professional butcher to name his favorite grocery stores for ground beef when you can't shop at an independent store, and he pointed to three regional chains. These three chains offer freshly ground beef or locally sourced meat at prices that compete on a national scale. For many families, ground beef is a near-permanent fixture in the grocery cart. It’s affordable, protein-packed, endlessly versatile, and — perhaps most importantly — something even picky eaters tend to agree on.