Grinding Meat in a Vitamix Blender

Meat grinding reduces processed meat consumption. Processed meat contains salt, nitrates, and other unhealthy compounds. When grinding meat, choose fresh lean beef or pork for minimal fat.

Use a Vitamix if you don’t have a food processor or a heavy grinder. A cheaper, easier-to-clean Vitamix blender. This procedure preserves the meat’s flavor while removing the fat.

Why grind meat in Vitamix?

Grinding cuts processed meat. Processed meat contains salt, nitrates, and other unhealthy compounds.

Another advantage of grinding meat in a Vitamix blender when cooking sausage or hamburgers is that it reduces preparation time. A standing mixer grinding accessory grinds meat more slowly than a Vitamix yet is safe to use.

How to Grind Meat in a Vitamix Blender

It is simple to grind beef in a Vitamix blender by following these steps.

1. Chill meat before grinding

Chilling the meat for 30 minutes before grinding helps maintain its form. Chilling allows meat not to stick to the container and spread fat evenly.

Cut meat into 1-inch cubes and remove bones for an even grind.

2. First, blend the meat

Start by adding portions. Too much meat at once will block the blades.

Set the blender to the lowest speed after adding the initial round of chunks, then pulse for a few seconds to see if everything has broken down.

Once the meat starts cracking, speed up. Continue grinding till smaller bits develop. Scrape or stop grinding to move meat toward the blade.

3. Add More Meat to the Blender

After the first batch of meat is ground, add more and repeat until all the meat is ground. So when the container is half-full, discard the ground beef and begin a new batch. It will prevent your Vitamix from overheating.

Once everything has been reduced to small pieces, press “Pulse” one last time before turning off your Vitamix blender so that no huge chunks remain.

Can my Vitamix grind meat?

It can grind beef, pork, and chicken in a Vitamix blender. If you prefer turkey or venison to red meats, you can crush them in your Vitamix.

You can blend several types of ground beef before grinding it to make sausages or hamburgers with more excellent taste.

How should ground meat be stored?

Once ground, remove the meat from the Vitamix with a spoon. Immediately add it to your recipe if you plan to use it.

If you want to save some:

1. Refrigerate it in an airtight container.
2. Keep it fresh for three days, or place it in the freezer.
3. Label any frozen food, so you know what it is.

Final Thoughts

There are numerous advantages to grinding your meat in a Vitamix blender instead of purchasing pre-ground beef.

Firstly, grinding your meat saves money. Second, grinding in a Vitamix blender eliminates any potential health hazards associated with store-bought ground meats. Lastly, grinding your meat lets, you know precisely what is in the food you and your family consume.

We hope this advice makes meat-grinding easier for you.