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I never considered grinding my own meat until I moved from NYC to Berlin.
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The thing is, though, ground beef isn’t always the best option for whatever you’re cooking.
And you might control how fine or coarse you want the grind.
Plus, you’re able to ensure there are no gristly bits in your meat.
Using my ground chicken to make chicken meatloaf
Before you grind the meat, chill it in the freezer for 30 minutes.
(This will also help keep the food processor cool as you grind it.)
Then, chop it into pieces small enough for your machine to handle.
This will depend on the size of your appliance.
Working with smaller amounts will also guarantee that the meat is ground evenly.
Transfer cut meat to the food processor and pulse it repeatedly.
Pulse the meat until it reaches your desired consistency.
Check it every two or three pulses to ensure that all the meat gets fully ground.
Then, get cooking!
Using my ground chicken to make chicken meatloaf
For example, pork would also pair nicely with the sweet potato and kale.
Chicken or turkey would both work nicely, too, in this spicy rice bowl.
