The Best Meat Grinders of 2024

If you already own a stand mixer like the highly coveted KitchenAid and you’re looking to invest in a meat grinder, you’re in luck! KitchenAid just so happens to make their own attachment in both metal and plastic options to easily fit onto a stand mixer, making it even more versatile than you thought. This is a great choice if you’re tight on space or don’t want more stuff cluttering your kitchen.

The KitchenAid meat grinder attachment is a light-duty home model, great for beginners looking to process one to five pounds of meat. While this grinder includes a sausage stuffer attachment, it has been said by users that the model makes a better grinder than sausage stuffer, so it won’t be the choice for you if that’s your main goal

Reviewers of the KitchenAid meat grinder attachment recommend that you pre-chill your grinder attachment in the fridge or freezer to maintain a neat, clean grind each time and also say to be careful not to overtighten the attachment; allow the shaft to move more freely so as not to put tension on the mixer’s motor.

While the plastic attachment may be easier to clean, it is smaller and may not last as long as the metal option. While the collar, food pusher, and tray are dishwasher safe, the rest of the components of this meat grinder attachment should be hand washed to avoid damage.

The KitchenAid meat grinder attachment comes with its own storage case designed for easy storage and quick access, a removable food tray, three different grinding plates, a cleaning brush, food pusher, sausage stuffer tubes, and a sausage stuffer plate.

Garnering thousands of five-star reviews, the Kitoart Meat Grinder Attachment is a wonderful, less expensive alternative to KitchenAid’s own version. Made of aluminum alloy, the pieces are hand-wash only and will not fare well in water temperatures exceeding 122 degrees Fahrenheit.

Included in the purchase of the Kitoart meat grinder are fine, medium, and coarse grinding plates; a kidney-grinding plate; two sausage-stuffer tubes; and a cleaning brush. A variety of grinding plates is important for producing the right cut for your recipes.

While meat grinder attachments are a great space-saving measure, it’s important to keep in mind that you will be using your stand mixer to power the attachment, so there’s no reverse function to help with the occasional blockage.

The LEM products Big Bite Electric Meat Grinder is the first full-size meat grinder on our list. Offering five models dependent on your usage needs, the occasional-to-frequent user should focus on the Number 5, 8, or 12 models, which offer a grinding rate of four to 11 pounds a minute under ideal circumstances. Users boast the ability to grind “eight pounds of pork butt in five minutes,” and the Size 8 option is hunter approved, as it’s said to be “the perfect size to grind a few deer a year.”

Easy to assemble, the Big Bite meat grinder is equipped with a rifled head, making for an easier second grinding without the use of the included meat stomper. As is with other models on our list, this meat grinder comes with some practical attachments such as a meat stomper, steel knife, stuffing plate, fine and coarse plates, three stuffing tubes (ranging from five-eighths of an inch to one and three-eighths inches in size), a meat pan and plate extractor, and an added in-body tray for knife and plate storage, making it easier to keep track of all of your pieces.

Some users comment on the new electric smell upon first use and mention that the machine may heat up if used for longer than the recommended 10-minute time limit for active grinding; if you’re looking to process larger portions of meat, a commercial grinder might be a better option. A shorter power cord does limit the areas of usage for this meat grinder, but its ease of assembly and disassembly makes this a non-issue overall.

Four different buying options make the Turboforce 3000 an accessible full-sized entry point for your journey into meat grinding. Adding a foot pedal keeps the user’s hands free, while the option to add a juicer attachment makes this a more versatile grinder than other picks on our list.

Another advantage with this meat grinder is the larger meat hopper, measuring 9.75 by 7.25 by two inches; it’ll hold about three pounds of meat, so no worrying about taking up counter space with your leftover meat. It’s said that this meat grinder has the ability to process between 180 and 240 pounds of meat per hour, when the meat and grinder are properly prepped. Chilling your grinder and using frozen meat is the recommended method.

The Turboforce 3000 5-in-1 option weighs 12.5 pounds and includes the aforementioned foot pedal, three stainless steel cutting blades, three sizes of grinding plates, a sausage-stuffing plate with three sizes of stuffing tools (measuring half an inch, five-eighths of an inch, and three-quarters of an inch), a kibbeh-making attachment, two meat-shredder claws, and a burger press.

While some users are happy with the sausage-stuffer components of this meat grinder, others warn that it’s best if you plan on doing smaller batches of sausage, saying it isn’t a great option if that’s your main objective in buying a grinder. While some reviewers mention grinding other foods as well as bones, the manufacturer strongly recommends against this.

Founded in 2008 by a group of small-kitchen-appliance designers and engineers, Cheffano’s meat grinder is a good-looking option to grace your kitchen’s countertops. With the ability to process approximately 180 pounds of meat in an hour, this meat grinder comes with non-slip feet to ensure a stable seat at the table. At only 8.53 pounds, the Cheffano meat grinder is a great option if you want a complete system but are looking for easy storage when it isn’t in use.

Top reviews mention the ease of use with this little powerhouse meat grinder, lending to a variety of uses from burgers and chili meat to homemade dog food for their furry family members. Sausage enthusiasts love using the attachments for this grinder to make their favorite sausages and look forward to continued use.

Purchase includes three grinding plates, two blades, one food pusher, and a set of kibbeh and sausage accessories, making this full size meat grinder option the most bare bones when it comes to additional attachments, making it a great option for people who don’t need additional items floating around their kitchens. As is with the other meat grinders on our list, the Cheffano meat grinder should be hand washed only to avoid breakdown of its components, and dried immediately to ensure pieces maintain their optimum usage.