Cow in Mario Kart World Eats Burgers, Steak

In a delightful break from the usual news buzz about tariffs and Nintendo Switch 2 pricing, let's dive into something a bit more fun this Friday: IGN's experience with Mario Kart World at a recent Nintendo event in New York. They confirmed an intriguing detail about the new playable character, the Moo Moo Meadows Cow, who can indeed indulge in a variety of foods, including burgers and steak.

For those not in the loop, Mario Kart World recently introduced the Moo Moo Meadows Cow as a playable racer. The announcement sent waves of excitement across the internet, sparking a flurry of memes and fanart celebrating this formerly background character's promotion to the spotlight.

However, as the news of Cow's inclusion spread, fans stumbled upon an interesting conundrum presented in the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer. In it, Mario is seen eating a burger, which, traditionally, is made from beef. This raised the question: would Cow, whose species is a source of beef, consume beef herself? The community was eager for answers.

Imagine if the cow gets a transformation costume.
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At the Nintendo preview event, the mystery was solved. The food items seen in the trailer are available at Yoshi's diner locations throughout the game's courses. These diners operate like drive-thrus, allowing racers to grab a bag of take-out, similar to picking up an item box. The assortment of food includes burgers, steak kebabs, pizza, and donuts.

And yes, Cow can eat them all. IGN shared a tweet confirming that Cow can indeed enjoy steak in Mario Kart World.

Yes, Cow CAN eat steak in Mario Kart World. pic.twitter.com/qN5PZ9IIM4

— IGN (@IGN) April 4, 2025

During the event, IGN observed Cow consuming various items, including the burger. While other racers undergo costume changes upon eating these foods, Cow doesn't seem to experience any visible effects. This raises questions about whether she's eating beef for enjoyment, or if there's a hidden power-up linked to her consumption that Nintendo has yet to reveal. Could these be veggie burgers or plant-based meat alternatives?

IGN reached out to Nintendo for clarification but has not received a response yet. It's likely due to their busy schedule at the New York event, rather than the absurdity of the question posed to their PR team.

Be sure to check out IGN's preview of Mario Kart World, which includes a video featuring our new friend, Cow.