Cow in Mario Kart World Eats Burgers, Steak

It's a welcome break from the usual news cycle of tariffs and Nintendo Switch 2 pricing. This Friday, let's dive into something fun and quirky: IGN had the chance to experience Mario Kart World at a Nintendo event in New York, and they've confirmed an intriguing detail about the new Moo Moo Meadows Cow character. Yes, this adorable addition to the Mario Kart roster can indeed indulge in a variety of foods, including burgers and steak.

If you're scratching your head wondering what this is all about, let me fill you in. Nintendo recently unveiled Mario Kart World, introducing the Moo Moo Meadows Cow as a playable character. The internet has been buzzing with excitement, generating countless memes and fanart celebrating the character that was once just a charming background figure in a single Mario Kart track.

However, as news of Cow's introduction spread, fans noticed a peculiar detail in the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer from Wednesday: Mario was seen eating a burger. Given that burgers are typically made from beef, and Cow's kind are presumably a source of beef, the question arose: Would Cow eat beef herself? The gaming community was eager to find out.

Imagine if the cow gets a transformation costume. by Shinuto94 in mariokart

At the Nintendo preview event, the mystery was solved. The food items featured in the trailer are available at Yoshi's diner locations scattered across the courses in Mario Kart World. These diners function like drive-thrus, where racers can pick up take-out bags filled with various foods such as burgers, steak kebabs, pizza, and donuts. And yes, Cow can eat them all.

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

— IGN (@IGN) April 4, 2025

During the session, IGN witnessed Cow consuming various items, including the burger. The purpose of these food items for Cow remains a bit unclear. Other racers undergo costume changes after consuming them, but Cow doesn't seem to experience any transformations. Is she simply enjoying the taste of beef? Or is there a hidden power-up that we haven't discovered yet? Could these be veggie burgers and Beyond meat kebabs?

IGN reached out to Nintendo for clarification, but we're still awaiting a response. They're likely preoccupied with their New York event, and not dodging our, ahem, slightly unusual inquiry. That's probably it, right?

In the meantime, don't miss out on our preview of Mario Kart World, where you can catch a glimpse of our friend Cow in action.