Chopper Guides & Tips

Raw meat in the mini chopper: quantities, method, and limitations

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Yes, you can mince meat in a mini electric chopper, provided you stick to small quantities: one to two portions of trimmed meat, cut into cubes, minced in short bursts....

Homemade steak tartare: which meat grinder should you use?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

For homemade beef tartare, the best tool for one or two people is a well-sharpened knife, and a screw-driven meat grinder equipped with a large plate as soon as you...

Homemade meatballs: which meat grinder to choose?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

For homemade meatballs, choose a meat grinder with several plates: it lets you choose the cut, the fat content, and the fineness of the grind, three settings that affect the...

Can you grind chicken with a meat grinder?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Yes, you can grind chicken with a meat grinder, whether electric or manual. Poultry produces a finer texture than beef and is perfect for homemade burgers, meatballs, and fillings. However,...

How to make homemade ground beef patties?

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Preparing homemade ground beef requires above all a good cut of meat and a suitable grinder. In just a few minutes, you get fresh meat, without additives or preservatives, with...

Grinding frozen meat: the risks to the meat grinder and the proper method

Mohamed El Manssouri Kebriti

Grinding frozen meat is not recommended with most meat grinders: ice blocks the mechanism, strains the motor, and ruins the texture of the ground meat. The best practice is to...