Minced Raw Meat in the Thermomix
Mincing your own meat
in the Thermomix is a game-changer, offering unmatched freshness, control, and versatility. It’s far superior to pre-packaged mince, and the benefits are too good to ignore. For starters, you can choose the exact cut and quality of meat you want, ensuring you only get the best, freshest mince. This means no unexpected fillers or added fat—just pure, top-quality meat.
With the Thermomix, you can customise the texture to your liking, from coarse to finely ground, depending on your recipe needs. You can even mix cuts to create a blend that suits your taste, adding layers of flavor that you just don’t get from store-bought options. Plus, it’s incredibly fast! In just a few seconds, you’ll have perfectly minced meat, saving you time without compromising on quality.
Another fantastic perk is the ability to mince in small batches. This reduces waste and allows you to use up those cuts sitting in your fridge or freezer. You can also freeze pre-portioned servings, making meal prep a breeze. The Thermomix's stainless-steel blades are powerful and efficient, ensuring even mincing without turning your meat into a paste.
Beyond the benefits of freshness and flavour, there’s an economic advantage. Mincing your own meat often turns out to be more budget-friendly, especially if you buy cuts in bulk or take advantage of sales. And it’s not just about beef—your Thermomix can handle everything from chicken and pork to fish and lamb, giving you endless options for homemade burgers, sausages, dumplings, and more.
Now that you have it down to a fine art, go ahead and explore some of the recipes we have using minced meat:
Beef Chilli Basil with Fresh Rice Noodles
Mexican Meatballs in Chilli Con Carne
Chicken Meatballs with Lime Barberry Couscous
Italian Meatballs with Polenta
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Need
- 400-800 Grams meat of choice, cubed in equal sized pieces
Do
- 1
Partially freeze the meat on a flat plate for a minimum of an hour.
- 2
Place no more than 400g of the meat at a time into the Thermomix bowl and mince 6 sec/Reverse/speed 5-6.
- 3
Either return minced meat to the freezer or use immediately in recipes as needed.
- 4
Repeat on demand with each batch of 400g!
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
