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Mincing meat, which appliance do you use?

indigo~ View Member Profile	27/12/2012, 04:28 PM Post #1
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Hi, I usually make beef mince using the food processor. Sadly, my machine has packed it in and it's time for a replacement. It occurred to me that there might be a better way to mince meat than this. What do you use? I've seen there is a mincing attachment for the kitchenaid...is this any good? Thanks!

Flibbertigibbert... Flibbertigibberty View Member Profile	27/12/2012, 04:56 PM Post #2
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I use the KA attachment, I'm happy with it. If feeling lazy or wanting to mix veggies in so they can't be detected, I will throw the veggies through the mincer too.

melbelle View Member Profile	27/12/2012, 05:13 PM Post #3
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Thermomix Last year I had a choice between buying couple of KA machines and accessories or a TMX... I got a TMX and my sister got the KA stuff...she's currently selling her KA stuff and waiting for her TMX to arrive

scooty View Member Profile	27/12/2012, 05:25 PM Post #4
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Wow. What a coincidence! I just bought my first meat mincer no more han 4 hours ago. I bought an old fashioned heavy metal one that screws temporarily onto the bench. I loved it! Was super easy to use and clean. I ground up my leftover roast beef and have turned it into spaghetti bol for dinner tonight. Turned out great and I didn't waste all that beef, like I did 2 weeks ago lol

BRB View Member Profile	27/12/2012, 06:50 PM Post #5
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KA hands down for mincing. I have a thermomix and it basically shreds the meat - imagine putting a chunk of meat in a blender, that's what I think the TM does to meat. KA mincer attachment is worth the investment.

indigo~ View Member Profile	28/12/2012, 11:23 AM Post #6
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Thanks for the replies...looks like a good excuse for me to finally buy a kitchenaid Anyone else have a recommendation for mincing meat?

jenh View Member Profile	28/12/2012, 01:27 PM Post #7
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You can get attachments for KA from amazon - much cheaper than here.

indigo~ View Member Profile	28/12/2012, 03:14 PM Post #8
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Are there any compatibility issues with the US attachments and an Aussie mixer?

Serafina View Member Profile	28/12/2012, 03:24 PM Post #9
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hi Matchbox has an offer where you get a free mincer when you buy a kitchen aid artisan range. Hope that helps.

Flibbertigibbert... Flibbertigibberty View Member Profile	29/12/2012, 05:51 PM Post #10
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QUOTE (indigo~ @ 28/12/2012, 04:14 PM) Are there any compatibility issues with the US attachments and an Aussie mixer? I bought my attachments (except the ice cream bowl attachment), extra bowls and to date haven't had any problems with compatibility. Granted I've only bought a few things.

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