Best food processors for meat

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Looking for a food processor/blender that isn’t going to die on me when I blend meat.

I make lots of chicken meatballs etc for the kids so I need one that can handle this.

I won’t be using it exclusively for meat so not sure about those designed for that sole purpose.

Something that isn’t ludicrously priced would be great too.

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NutriBullet?

Seems fine when I have blended meat in meals for baby when first weaning.

@Caspianberg I have a nutribullet type blender too, and it packed in last time I tried it with chicken thigh!

Why not get a simple hand operated meat mincer like this photo?

Then you can keep your blender free from uncooked things which will make it easier for hygiene cleans.

Ah yes, I meant with cooked meat... maybe a mincer as above it better if you want to mince rather than blend raw meat.

The motor speed has an impact I think. Ie we have the official nutribullet and there is the basic and pro models. One 600w and one 900w. The 900w was recommended for nuts so we have that as made fresh peanut butter a lot.. although now have a child allergic to just so there goes that!

The hygiene aspect is true. It takes me ages to clean out raw meat from the crevices and tubes, then I hand wash and throw them in the dishwasher for good measure.

Maybe I should try a mincer instead!

I do still need a blender though!

I use a mincer for chicken, it's quick & easy but the sinewy bits of thighs must be removed.

I've been wrestling with this problem too.

Eventually I talked myself out of buying an expensive food processor ( too large, don't bake often, just me so no bulk cooking, have perfectly adequate electric slicer/ grater thingy.)

So when my ancient nutri bullet packed up I replaced it with a magi mix power blender from John Lewis. Very very impressed so far. There is an extra attachment for grinding coffee, spices etc worth 45 quid which you get for free once you've bought the blender. Waiting to receive that.

I have decided to get an old fashioned mincer for meat though - suspect the blender would cope fine and the motor is guaranteed for 30 years- it would just be a huge faff to clean, and I am lazy that way.

If you buy in reasonably sized quantities, my local butcher will mince chicken if asked. I know that wasn't the question, but may be cheaper than a new gadget if that would be an option for you.

amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q8GCWP1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_5YHCXNKJCFFGWATM37JY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1]] this has been good for me

I have a Sage food processor with a double blade - works well for mincing