Thermomix Mince Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can I mince meat in my Thermomix? ›

Any kind of meat (e.g. beef, pork, lamb, poultry) can be minced with the Thermomix® in batches of no more than 450 g at a time.

Boiling ground beef is the best way to cook it so that it comes out in small, fine crumbles. Trust me, this is the secret to all those amazing tacos and pasta sauces at your favorite restaurant! It's also a healthier option, because the boiling process helps separate the fat from the meat, and it comes out quite lean.

For every 500g of ground beef, you can substitute 150g of dried, uncooked lentils. Grated or finely chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, garlic, onions, sweet or hot peppers, potatoes, squash, turnip, or courgettes. Cooked beans of any type, including baked beans.

Heat 1 tsp (5 mL) of oil in a large skillet and place the mince in the center. Break the mince into smaller chunks and sprinkle it with salt. Let the mince brown, and inspect a larger chunk to ensure it's cooked all the way through. Enjoy the mince right away or refrigerate it for 1 week (or freeze it for 3 months).

You can make minced meat at home, but you'll need very sharp knives and lots of patience! All different kinds of meat and poultry can be minced: beef, veal, lamb, goat, chicken, turkey and more.

Add a little more oil if your mince is less than 75% lean. Fat = flavor and many seasonings are fat-soluble. Bloom / soften / sautee some aromatics in said oil before adding your mince. Onions , garlic, green onions, leeks, shallots, celery or celery seed are the usual suspects.

Mincing is taking something that is roughly chopped and then chopping it finely. Put one hand flat on top of the knife while moving the knife over the chopped pile. Occasionally, use the heel of the knife to gather the pile back together.

Minced – Mincing is simply a very fine chop. It's about as small as you can get. When mincing garlic it's nice to get it down to a paste. You do not need to focus on uniformity here.

Ground Beef (95% Lean)

You want at least 90 percent lean beef because it's lower in calories and fat, and if you really want optimal quality, go for grass-fed beef; it's more nutrient-dense.

How much mince should I eat for one meal? ›

The portion size of raw mince advised is about 125g but this can be halved in a dish with other ingredients or meat can be replaced with pulses and other vegetarian options. It's recommended that a lot of vegetables are added to the bolognese sauce, such as onions, tomatoes and celery.

Mince is cooked when the temperature has reached 75°C. If you don't have a thermometer, ensure it's been simmering on the heat (it should be bubbling gently) for at least 15 minutes. If you're cooking meatballs or meatloaf, use a thermometer to check the temperature or cut open to check it is cooked through.

To get the best flavour from your minced beef, you should brown it slightly before you add it to your recipe. To brown / fry your mince take the following steps: Add a dash of oil to a hot pan & add your mince. Stir to make sure the mince doesn't stick to the pan and browns evenly.

First, choose good-quality mince – and one that's not too lean. Contrary to popular belief, fat equals flavour, so you want to make sure there's a bit of it going on in your mince. The alternative? Lean mince can be dry and chewy when it cooks, which is the complete opposite of what you want.

You cannot make popcorn, deep-fry or caramelise with the Thermomix ® TM5 because temperatures are not high enough. The maximum temperature of the Thermomix ® TM5 is 120°C.

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Yes. You can surely grind meat using a food processor. That way you can also control all the variables of the meat such as texture, cut, fat content etc.

If you're just starting out, you might want to go with a manual grinder, just to test the waters. They're inexpensive and will help you learn whether or not grinding your own meats is for you. You can also use a food processor or hand chop meats, though these methods take quite a bit more effort.