Who would have thought that minced meat could be made without a meat grinder and without a blender. This method can really help out when you want juicy cutlets, but the meat grinder is broken or the device is not at hand.
Experienced housewives shared a proven method. Instead of chopping meat with a knife, take slightly frozen meat and grate it on a coarse grater. The minced meat turns out surprisingly tender, without excess liquid and fiber. And most importantly – without splashes, dirty equipment and long washing of parts.
Ingredients
- Meat (beef, pork, chicken or turkey) – 500–700 g
- Large grater
- Pinch of salt
- Optional – onions, garlic, spices
The meat should be frozen, but not “stone”. 30-40 minutes in the freezer is enough for the piece to become dense, but still amenable to rubbing.
How to make minced meat
- Prepare the meat. Remove bones, sinews and fat, cut into small manageable pieces.
- Freeze the meat. It should be firm, but not completely frozen.
- Grate the meat on a coarse grater. Do this carefully so as not to hurt your fingers – meat rubs easily, especially chicken.
- Add onions and spices. You can finely grate the onion using the same grater – it will turn out juicier.
- Mix with your hands. If desired, add a little cold water, cream or egg for softness.
This method is suitable for homemade cutlets and meatballs, meat pancakes, stuffing for cabbage rolls or peppers, homemade burgers.
With this method, you don’t need to take out the meat grinder, just a regular grater and a little patience. The minced meat turns out just as tasty, and sometimes even better, because the meat retains its real flavor and structure.
