Meat grinder overview: 5 popular models

Zelmer 687.5 white

A simple and reliable meat grinder is the best choice for those who value tradition and quality. It has a rather modest package, which includes two metal sieves with holes with a diameter of 4 mm and 8 mm (a sieve with 2.7 mm holes can be purchased separately) and a plastic nozzle for homemade sausages. To expand the package, and at the same time the functionality, you can purchase a set of four nozzles for grinding, rubbing, cutting.

The meat grinder is equipped with a double-edged double-edged knife, which means that you can use it twice as long. The grinding chamber here is metal, and the knife is made of stainless steel. By the way, many users complain that the knife and sieves have to be wiped dry immediately after washing, as they quickly rust.

There is no reverse scrolling system (reverse mode) in this model. However, many housewives claim that it is extremely rarely needed: if you are going to often grind hard and sinewy meat, it is better to choose a model without a reverse, but with more power. In this case, the effect will be higher, and the price of the device will be lower.

The modest configuration of the Zelmer 687.5 is partly offset by the worthy characteristics of the device itself: its engine has a rated power of 500 watts, and develops 1400 watts at peak loads. The productivity is 1.5 kg/min. At the same time - based on customer reviews - the device does not work noisily.

The body of the meat grinder, the receiving tray and the pusher are made of high-quality plastic. Thanks to the rubberized feet, it does not slip on the surface. The model is available in two colours: white and beige.

Kenwood True MG 360 white Price from 3 275 up to 4 699 ₴ →

A meat grinder with which you can expand your cooking possibilities - not only quickly cook minced meat, but also homemade sausages or burger patties.

Compared to the previous participant in our review, Kenwood MG 360 has more attachments and, accordingly, richer functionality. The package includes three grids (with holes with a diameter of 8 mm, 4.5 mm and 3 mm). With their help, you can cook minced meat of different grinding fractions: from a consistency close to minced meat to the most homogeneous mass.

There are also accessories for making homemade sausages and kebbe (a traditional Arab dish in the form of cutlets stuffed with meat filling). In addition, the kit includes such an interesting device as a burger press - an indispensable tool for creating the perfect round burger patty. With this simple device, you can produce flat circles of the correct shape from almost any dough - from chopped fish to curd mass.

A 1400 watt motor is responsible for the meat grinder productivity of 1 kg / min. The features of the model include an all-metal screw and a wide tank for finished products. In addition, the Kenwood MG360 has a reverse function that makes it easy to deal with strands wound around the auger.

Due to its compact size, the meat grinder is suitable even for the smallest kitchen. The model has rubber feet.

Moulinex ME 205

An perfect option if you are looking for a compact classic meat grinder without any frills and “bells and whistles”, which are not always in demand in such devices.

It comes with two stainless steel grids (perforated 4.7 mm and 7.5 mm), a self-sharpening knife and a transparent plastic meat tray. The tomato juice maker can be purchased separately.

The grilles are made of high-quality metal and do not show any signs of corrosion during storage (numerous positive customer reviews confirm this). Particularly pedantic housewives note that the output product does not have additional “metallic” flavors, which some meat grinders with self-sharpening knives sometimes sin.

Some users are confused by the fact that the connecting components - nozzles with a coupling - are made of metal. They say that in modern meat grinders they are mainly made of plastic and can be easily changed in case of breakage.

Thanks to the motor power of 1300 watts and a capacity of 1 kg / min, the meat grinder easily withstands heavy loads and handles well with the processing of tough meat with small veins. During prolonged operation (10-15 minutes), the motor may heat up. There is no reverse function here.

Moulinex ME 205 has a convenient carrying handle. For greater stability, the model is equipped with rubberized legs, and there is a special compartment for storing a connecting cord 90 cm long. Many users note that the meat grinder is quite noisy.

Braun MultiQuick 3 G1500 white

What sets the Braun G1500 apart from the previous participants in our review is its stylish appearance - its body in white or black is made in the shape of an elegant pyramid. In terms of functionality, the meat grinder is practically no different from its “rivals”.

It comes with three discs with holes of different diameters - 3 mm, 4.5 mm and 8.2 mm. Also, the meat grinder is additionally equipped with a nozzle for kebbe sausages and a traditional nozzle for forming sausages.

The main parts, cutting parts and even the receiving tray are made of stainless steel, which, in turn, guarantees a reliable and hygienic use of the device. The connecting element of the auger is made of wear-resistant plastic. It is worth noting that metal components cannot be washed in a dishwasher - they may become coated or darken.

The 1500 Watt motor allows you to process products with a capacity of 1.5 kg/min. Users note that the meat grinder easily grinds even frozen meat.

Of the features, it is worth noting overload protection, it is to it that most users have many questions. The fact is that the protection against jamming of the shaft is implemented due to the fact that its gear is made of fragile plastic, the teeth of which are mechanically cut off when the device is overloaded. Therefore, if you are going to cut meat often, this gear becomes a consumable item, it has to be replaced. Therefore, the owners of the Braun G1500 recommend cutting the meat strictly into cubes, since an attempt to chop the meat into long pieces will most likely lead to the need to replace the mentioned gear (for some users, it failed after the first use).

Zelmer 987.83

Thanks to its high power and wide functionality, the Zelmer 987.83 is in no way inferior to even a full-fledged food processor.

Judge for yourself, the model has a power of 1900 watts, a capacity of 2.3 kg/min and a special security system. The multifunctionality of the meat grinder is ensured by a wide range of different attachments: three grates (2.7 mm, 4 mm and 8 mm), a shredder with four drums for cutting, a fine and coarse grater, a sausage making attachment, a juicer for soft fruits and a citrus press. Therefore, with the help of such a meat grinder, you can not only grind meat, but also chop vegetables for salads from fresh vegetables, grate potatoes for potato pancakes, squeeze fruit juice for homemade preservation, and also get juice from citrus fruits. To clean all accessories, the prudent manufacturer has added a special brush to the package. But for the container for storing such numerous nozzles - I forgot, which is what most users complain about. By the way, the meat grinder itself, along with all the components, takes up quite a lot of space, so we recommend that you take care in advance where in the kitchen you are going to “attach” it.

Zelmer 987.83 is equipped with an updated reversible knife and has a reverse function. Grids and a knife from moisture can corrode, but if after washing and drying they are lubricated with sunflower oil, there will be no rust (we found such a recommendation in the instructions for the device).

Based on customer reviews, the meat grinder works with moderate noise, is easy to disassemble and clean quickly. The plastic of the body, loading tray and pusher has no foreign odours, but is easily painted in the colour of processed products.