How to Make Mixed Minced Meat at Home: A Guide with Minced Chicken Meat

Minced meat is a versatile ingredient found in many recipes, such as burgers, kebabs, meatballs, and curries. While store-bought minced meat is convenient and easy, making it at home assures better, fresh, and clean food, and that is where we enter with our fresh product; fresh from the farm. It also allows you to adjust the texture and fat content to your liking. This guide will help you to prepare mixed minced chicken meat at home, with minced chicken being the main ingredient.

Why Make Minced Meat at Home?

• Freshness & Quality: You can choose premium cuts of meat and stay clear of any chemicals and preservatives.
• Customization: Manage the fat content, mix different types of meat, and modify the texture according to you.
• Hygiene & Safety: Minimize the risk of contamination from processed meats.

Equipment Needed

• A sharp knife and chopping board
• A food processor or meat grinder
• A mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 1 Kg. pork belly Skin removed, I also remove most of the fat directly below the skin
• 1 Kg. beef shoulder

Minced meat Spices:

• 30 gr. salt
• 6 gr. freshly ground black pepper
• 3 gr. dried cilantro
• 2 gr. cayenne pepper
• 1 gr. garlic powder
• 1 gr. nutmeg
• 1 gr. crushed cloves
• a sip of vinegar

Instructions:

• Cut the meat into pieces from about 2 cm. each.
• Season your meat with 2 tbsp. Minced chicken meat spices (1 Tbsp. per 500 gr. meat)
• Put the seasoned meat in the freezer for about an hour. This way your meat will get firmer and easier to process in the meat grinder.
• Chop the meat with the largest screen (8 mm.) for coarsely ground meat.
• Chop the meat a second time with the middle screen (4.5 mm) for finer chopped meat.
• Your minced meat is ready! Have fun making burgers, fatties, and meatballs.

Best Meat Combinations for Mixed Minced Meat

To create a balanced and flavorful mix, consider these combinations:

• Minced Chicken + Lamb – Adds a rich, slightly gamey taste, ideal for kebabs.
• Minced Chicken + Pork – Increases juiciness, perfect for dumplings or sausages.
• Minced Chicken + Turkey – A leaner, healthier option for lighter meals.

Best Dishes to Try with Mixed Minced Meat

Now that you have fresh, homemade mixed minced meat, try using it in:

• Juicy Burgers – A chicken-beef blend adds depth and tenderness.
• Flavorful Kebabs – Minced chicken and lamb make perfect grilled kebabs.
• Savory Meatballs – Perfect with pasta or curries.
• Stuffed Bell Peppers – A healthy and tasty meal option.
• Homemade Dumplings – The perfect filling for Asian-style dumplings.