Commercial ground meat can sometimes contain preservatives and additives that raise concerns. With a food processor, it only takes tens of seconds to turn fresh meat into homemade ground meat. It's completely additive-free and tastes professionally made. This article introduces 5 recipes for ground meat, hamburgers, and tsukune using the Happilaff CH-210.
Benefits of making ground meat with a food processor
| Item | Commercial ground meat | Homemade with food processor |
|---|---|---|
| Freshness | Several days old from production date | Freshly made with ultimate freshness |
| Additives | May contain preservatives/coloring agents | Completely zero |
| Type of meat | Limited | Beef, pork, chicken, or custom blends |
| Coarseness adjustment | Not possible | Freely adjustable by pulse count |
| Cost | Higher | Economical with cheaper cuts of meat |
5 Ground Meat & Minced Meat Recipes
𥩠Recipe 1: Basic Ground Beef
Ingredients: 200g beef (e.g., thigh, belly), a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper
Instructions: Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces, place in the CH-210, and press the pulse button 3-5 times. Adjust coarseness as desired.
âš Tip: Using chilled meat helps with better binding and consistency.
ð Recipe 2: Juicy Hamburgers
Ingredients: 200g beef, 100g pork, 1/4 onion, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 small egg, salt, pepper
Instructions: â Finely chop onion in CH-210. â¡Add meat and pulse to mince. â¢Mix all ingredients and form into patties. â£Cook thoroughly on both sides over medium heat.
âš Tip: A beef-to-pork ratio of 2:1 is the golden ratio for juiciness.
ð¢ Recipe 3: Chicken Soboro (Crumbled Chicken)
Ingredients: 200g chicken thigh, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions: Mince chicken in CH-210, add seasonings, and stir-fry in a pan. Stir-frying slowly over low heat results in a fluffy texture.
âš Tip: Can be frozen, perfect for meal prepping on weekends.
ðŠ Recipe 4: Meatballs
Ingredients: 150g beef, 100g pork, 1/2 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 small egg, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, tomato sauce
Instructions: â Finely chop onion and garlic in CH-210. â¡Add meat and mince. â¢Mix all ingredients and roll into balls. â£Simmer in tomato sauce until cooked through.
âš Tip: Finely chopping garlic adds umami to the meat, giving it a professional taste.