Electric meat grinder: reviews and advice

Cooking minced meat with a manual meat grinder is quite troublesome, even if the tool is new and the knives in it are sharp. It is not surprising that many owners are trying to make their life easier and acquire an electric meat grinder. So we decided to compare the new models.

MFW 1550 (Bosch, Germany)

• No-frills management. The problem of storing the forming discs in the grooves on the rear panel has been solved in an original way.

Description. Auger meat grinder. The rated power of the engine is 500 W. The maximum power when blocking the shaft is 1550 W. Three forming discs with 3 holes; 4,5; 6 mm. The kit includes an additional safety sleeve. There is a compartment for the cable and for storing the forming discs. Case material – plastic. White colour.

Comment specialist. The smallest case! The place for storing the forming discs was originally organized. Although the fact that they are open is a drawback: they will gather dust. The meat grinder is designed for dishes up to 140 mm high, which is very convenient. The ring nut is screwed on gently and tightly, no fluid leaks during operation. The diameter of the feed opening is small – 4 cm. This reduces productivity as the meat has to be cut into small pieces, which is time-consuming. It took 1 seconds to cook 75 kg of minced meat. Convenient plastic pusher without a recess in the central part, where dirt would surely get.

Summary. An excellent meat grinder. The only drawback is not very high performance.

• Ergonomics – 5+
• Multifunctionality – 3
• Performance – 4
• Design – 4
• Price – 2600 rubles.

• The reverse button can be useful if food gets stuck in the grinder. Vegetable cutting attachments make this technique multifunctional. The manufacturers have shown commendable concern for the users by equipping the grinder with a key for quick disassembly.

Description. Auger meat grinder. The maximum power when blocking the shaft is 1100 W. Three forming discs for grinding products, maximum hole diameter 7,5 mm. Three vegetable grinders, a kebbe attachment and a sausage attachment. Reverse function. A key that allows you to quickly disassemble the meat grinder. Instrument color – stainless steel, black.

Comment specialist. Outwardly nice grinder, there are no fingerprints on the brushed stainless steel parts. The case is compact, does not take up much space. But the convex shape of the body and the nut is not particularly successful – the liquid formed during the processing of the onion partially got on the outer surfaces of the device. It’s nice that the set includes a vegetable cutter. The diameter of the feed hole is small, about 4 cm. It took 1 seconds to cook 105 kg of minced meat. The inner metal surface of the screw housing is not perfectly processed (burrs).

Summary. Multifunctional and visually attractive meat grinder. The main disadvantages are the inconvenient body shape and low performance.

• Ergonomics – 3
• Multifunctionality – 5
• Performance – 3
• Design – 5
• Price – 2700 rubles.

• In terms of the number of various attachments, this model is an absolute record holder. The switch will allow you to select the optimal speed for processing food.

Description. Multifunctional (33 functions) food processor with auger meat grinder. Main functions: meat grinder, juicer, citrus juicer, blender, vegetable cutter, grater, mixer. The maximum power when blocking the shaft is 1000 W. Two operating speeds + pulse mode. Accessories: three perforated forming discs (maximum diameter 7,5 mm), blades for slicing, mixing, kneading, stirring, mashing, blender glass (1,5 l), dough attachment, slicing knife fruits and vegetables, inserts for shredding vegetables, slicing potatoes, fine slicing fruits and vegetables, adjustable disc for slicing vegetables and fruits, nozzle for whipping and emulsifying. Body material – PP plastic. Color – white, smoky yellow.

Comment specialist. Meat grinders in food processors are not always convenient in design and performance, but this model is a pleasant exception. We managed to grind a kilogram of meat in 84 seconds. The outlet of the pipe from under the auger is located high, although not at a sufficient distance from the body. Still, you can substitute a deep bowl or basin. Conveniently, there are two operating speeds and a pulse mode. But the legs with suction cups, in my opinion, only get in the way.

Summary. Multifunctional equipment allows you to significantly save money when buying (separately purchasing a mixer, blender, meat grinder and vegetable cutter will cost 3-4 times more). However, the hostess will have to decide where to hide the numerous accessories.

• Ergonomics – 4
• Multifunctionality – 5+
• Performance – 4
• Design – 4
• Price – 3590 rubles.

• The grinder set includes a vegetable cutter with five drum attachments – for cheese, ice, slicing, chopping and grating vegetables. Forming discs and grinder attachments are conveniently stored in a special compartment.

Description. Auger meat grinder. The maximum power when blocking the shaft is 1400 W. Two forming discs for grinding products, hole diameters – 4,7 and 7,5 mm. Vegetable cutter attachment, a set of five drum attachments. Kebbe attachments for cooking sausages and sausages. Storage compartment for forming discs and accessories. Case material – plastic. White colour.

Comment specialist. The large number of nozzles and graters makes this model versatile, although there could be more forming discs. Convenient storage compartment for attachments. But the vegetable cutter will have to be stored separately. The minced meat outlet is located close to the body, so that it will be possible to use not all dishes… But the short housing from under the auger is easy to clean. The design of the pusher is not very ergonomic: it is difficult to grab it, the notch in the upper part is unnecessary. The meat grinder showed quite a decent performance – 1 kg of meat was ground in 70 seconds. This is a good result for multifunctional equipment. We did not need the reverse function – the device successfully coped with all the veins and cartilages the first time.

Summary. The smart alternative to powerful and versatile models.

• Ergonomics – 4
• Multifunctionality – 5
• Performance – 4
• Design – 4
• Price – 4090 rubles.

• The shape of the ring nut ensures that the dripping liquid “directly hits” the tray. All component parts are located in a compartment on the meat grinder body.

Description. Auger meat grinder. The rated power of the engine is 800 watts. The maximum power when blocking the shaft is 1800 W. Three perforated forming discs (maximum diameter 7,5 mm). Plastic auger for berries and fruits. Attachments: “kebbe”, for making sausages and sausages, for juices and nectars, for mashed potatoes and jellies. Brush for cleaning attachments. Case material – stainless steel, plastic. Color – stainless steel, black.

Comment specialist. The device is externally attractive. The case is too big, but this is justified by the fact that it contains a storage compartment for attachments. The opening for loading food is narrow – about 4 cm. The tray is also small, but it is made of stainless steel. The shape of the body is “correct”, convenient for work, and the shape of the ring nut in general is probably ideal. Despite the narrow feed opening, the meat grinder turned out to be surprisingly productive – a kilogram of meat was grinded in 66 seconds. The short housing from under the auger is easy to clean (if necessary, it is easy to do it by hand).

Summary. An example of a good trade-off between versatility and performance.

• Ergonomics – 4
• Multifunctionality – 4
• Performance – 5
• Design – 5
• Price – 5990 rubles.

• Storage compartment for attachments. The ring nut is equipped with very convenient protrusions for easy assembly and disassembly of the meat grinder.

Description. Auger meat grinder. Power consumption – 330 watts. The maximum power of the motor when jammed is 1800 W. Three forming discs for grinding products (maximum hole diameter 7,5 mm). Reverse function. Storage compartment for attachments and cord. Case material – plastic, stainless steel. Color – stainless steel, white.

Comment specialist. This mincer did an excellent job of processing meat and showed the best performance – 1 kg of minced meat in 45 seconds. The overall operating speed was affected by both the wide opening for loading meat (5–6 cm) and the spacious aluminum alloy tray. I would especially like to note the very convenient design of the compartment for storing disks and a cord (putting the cord inside is much easier than winding it up on special holders). We didn’t need the reverse function.

Summary. Powerful and efficient grinder, best suited for frequent use. The only drawback is the relatively large dimensions of the case.

• Ergonomics – 5+
• Multifunctionality – 3
• Performance – 5+
• Design – 4
• Price – 6590 rubles.

However, it turned out that the performance of meat grinders is not directly related to ergonomics. Thus, the Panasonic device turned out to be the most effective – a real “terminator”, comparable in performance with professional equipment. And the second-fourth places were shared by Tefal and Moulinex models, and the time gap was only a few seconds. The performance could not but be affected by the design of the forming discs. Indeed, some models have a maximum hole diameter of 6 mm, while others have a maximum diameter of 7,5 mm.

In terms of ergonomics, the best results were demonstrated by the Bosch meat grinder. The high body with a head protruding forward, equipped with a ring nut, allows you to use any dish for receiving minced meat, up to pots. The auger parts fit well together. Threaded connections are tight and “do not leak with juice”. In addition, the Bosch meat grinder differs from the Panasonic or Tefal models in a rather compact body. Such a device is easy to fit on a kitchen cabinet shelf.

In terms of versatility, the indisputable leader is the Philips meat grinder-combine. The second and third places were taken by Vitek and Moulinex.

Finally, the Tefal and Vitek have the most interesting designs.