The Best Tool for Chopping Ground Beef - Have You Tried It?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and opinions regarding a tool designed for chopping ground beef, with many expressing enthusiasm for its effectiveness and ease of use. Participants discuss their personal experiences with the tool, as well as alternative methods for preparing ground meat.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses frustration with uneven chunks of ground beef when using a spoon and is eager to try the new tool.
  • Another participant mentions having the tool but not yet using it, believing it will be a popular item among customers.
  • Several users highlight their satisfaction with the Mix 'n Masher, stating it works well for chopping ground beef and may not necessitate purchasing the new tool.
  • One participant shares their director's positive feedback about the tool, noting it as a favorite for the season.
  • Another participant describes their husband's enthusiasm for the tool after seeing it in use, despite him not being a fan of Pampered Chef products.
  • One participant recounts selling multiple units at their party without actively promoting it, indicating strong catalog appeal.
  • Several participants share their enjoyment of the tool, noting it makes cooking ground meat easier and results in uniform chunks.
  • One participant mentions using the tool successfully on partially frozen meat, describing it as a fun experience.
  • Another participant discusses their preference for using a micro-cooker for browning ground beef, citing texture and grease management as benefits.
  • Some participants express curiosity about the micro-cooker method for browning meat, indicating differing preferences in cooking techniques.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While many participants express positive experiences with the chopping tool, there is no clear consensus on whether it is superior to other methods, such as using a micro-cooker or the Mix 'n Masher.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of personal cooking experiences and preferences, reflecting the diverse approaches to preparing ground meat within the community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and community members interested in cooking tools and methods for preparing ground beef may find the shared experiences and opinions beneficial.

jasonmva
jasonmva
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Has anyone used this yet? I am dying to get one because I am so tired of trying to chop up my ground beef with a spoon. My chunks get uneven!
 
Have it but haven't used it. I know this will be a big seller for me. Everyone that sees it in the catalog says what a great idea it is.
 
If you don't have that yet.....the mix 'n masher works really really well... I don't think I am going to purchase the new one since I discovered how well the mix 'n masher works for this!! Nice small, uniformed chunks ;)
 
GREAT tool
jasonmva said:
Has anyone used this yet? I am dying to get one because I am so tired of trying to chop up my ground beef with a spoon. My chunks get uneven!
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My director raves about it and said it's her favorite tool this season. Last season her favorite was the drainer.
I haven't tried it yet but I am going to get it by tagging it on to one of my shows this month. I hate chopping up my ground beef too, even with a wooden spoon it's pretty tough.
It's also good for chopping up sausage for that wonderful sausage dip I eat all the time. One can of rotel, one pound of breakfast sausage browned and one block of cream cheese. I can't get enough of it.

Debbie :D
 
It works great! My husband saw me using it one night and has told everyone about it at every chance he gets! He's not even a big PC fan (hard to believe, I know :))!!!!
 
I sold 2 at my first party in March.. .the catalog sold them.. I never even talked about it! I'll be talking it up next party!
 
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I showed it to my boss and told her she needs to get it for her daughter because she loves the food chopper so much after I showed her how to use it as an anger management tool. My boss says her daughter is chopping everything up around the house - imagine the damage she could do with this puppy! :)
 
Have it Love it so far!
 
One of those products that I thought was silly, until I used it! Now I love it! My son doesn't like meat if he can actually see it, and with this, it will chop it so fine...right in the pan...I love it!
 
jasonmva said:
Has anyone used this yet? I am dying to get one because I am so tired of trying to chop up my ground beef with a spoon. My chunks get uneven!
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I, too, love the Mix-N-Chopper. I have a question, though. If you're looking for perfect, crumbly ground beef, why aren't you cooking it in the micro-cooker? It's perfect!
 
raebates said:
I, too, love the Mix-N-Chopper. I have a question, though. If you're looking for perfect, crumbly ground beef, why aren't you cooking it in the micro-cooker? It's perfect!
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Less dirty dishes...usually if I am browning it on the stove it is for chili, or tacos or soup or sloppy joes........and then I just finish it in whatever pan I brown the meat in!
 
Now, see, we're all different. I prefer to fix my ground beef in the micro-cooker because I love the texture. I also like that I can pour off the vast majority of the grease before I start my real cookin'. Since I can just pop it in the dishwasher, the extra pan isn't an issue.
 
I'm with you Rae! I use the microcooker for that too! But I don't have the mix n chopper yet! Sold 2 the other night right out by showing it in the catalog and almost sold one today while I was out-saying almost as she hasn't placed her order yet.
 
heat123 said:
Have it Love it so far!
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Somebody throw Heather a KISS!!!:D

I really was skeptical at first - another one of those items I probably won't use.

WELL!! the other night we got home late - nothing in the frig - had to thaw some burger for sloppy-joes. I am really an impatient person.... so when the burger is half thawed - I usually scrape off the thawed part - put it back in the micro and od it again.... AGAIN - I am impatient....and I was hungry:(

I siad what the heck - took the burger - threw it in my 10" skillet and took the Mix-n-Chop to it....

I LOVE IT!! It went right through the partially frozen burger like butter... Now my hubby and I see just how long we have to leave burger in the micro before we can chop through it....Cheap entertainment really:eek:
 
I love mine - it makes it SO much easier when browning ground meat!
 
I Love it sooo much that I have TWO of them....... no actually I won one of them in a drawing at a training and the other one came in my samples kit!!
 
Thanks Gina for waking us up on the throw Heather a Kiss comment! I had to read up and realized that she said have it, love it! And to think I played that game the other night! You are alert!

Love your cheap entertainment comment too! My hubby used to call certain things "savage amusement".
 
I love mine too. I normally brown my hamburger in my batter bowl in the microwave but now that I used this I like that all the hamburger is the same size.
 
I'm getting one this month for sure! I want to show it and let people feel it.
 
I sold three of them last night at a show!!!
 
I started a thread about a month ago after I got my mix-n-chop.
I LOVE this tool! it is a must have if you ever cook ground beef or turkey. I normally absolutely hate the job of cooking ground beef. this tool made it a breeze. It has also been the #1 talked about new item among my customers.
 
It is definately my favorite new product of the season!!! I have been selling them like hotcakes!!
 
PCGINA said:
Somebody throw Heather a KISS!!!:D

I really was skeptical at first - another one of those items I probably won't use.

WELL!! the other night we got home late - nothing in the frig - had to thaw some burger for sloppy-joes. I am really an impatient person.... so when the burger is half thawed - I usually scrape off the thawed part - put it back in the micro and od it again.... AGAIN - I am impatient....and I was hungry:(

I siad what the heck - took the burger - threw it in my 10" skillet and took the Mix-n-Chop to it....

I LOVE IT!! It went right through the partially frozen burger like butter... Now my hubby and I see just how long we have to leave burger in the micro before we can chop through it....Cheap entertainment really:eek:
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Awwwh how sweet ladies!:p
I too thought "hmm interesting tool, kind of funky but ok" when I first saw it in the mini catalog before purchasing it in the samples then wondered would I really use it.. but now that I have it I really do like it and I use it every time I cook my hamburger or turkey!
 
I have sold 11 just by passing them around at 3 shows!!
 
raebates said:
Now, see, we're all different. I prefer to fix my ground beef in the micro-cooker because I love the texture. I also like that I can pour off the vast majority of the grease before I start my real cookin'. Since I can just pop it in the dishwasher, the extra pan isn't an issue.
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SUPER curious - how long do you microwave it to brown meat? Do you have to do anything to it first? What if it's frozen? What if it's not?? I'm fascinated by this. I absolutely hate browning meat. YUK!

TIA!
 
raebates said:
I, too, love the Mix-N-Chopper. I have a question, though. If you're looking for perfect, crumbly ground beef, why aren't you cooking it in the micro-cooker? It's perfect!
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The ground meat doesn't chunk up as it cooks?
 
I love this thing! Made ground turkey chili and it made the chunks VERY small and uniform! Amazing and FUN to use too!!!
 
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Hmmm...kit enhancement is next month. So if I don't have any April shows (hopefully that will Not be the case), I will get it through the enhancement. Gee you guys are good - you sold ME on it!
 
I used mine for the first time to break up the meat for the Caribbean Meat-filled pastries. Those are delicious by the way (I don't even like olives). I didn't understand the need for the product, but now...WOW!! It really broke down my sausage. Very fine little crumbles instead of big hunks.

Signed,
Pleasantly suprised in Texas
 
Last night I used the Mix-n-Chop to make twice-baked potatoes! I had leftover baked potatoes, scooped out the potato, added low fat sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Since the cold baked potato pulp is quite hard, I just "mixed and chopped" everything together, then used a spoon to fill the potato skins before baking to heat through. They were awesome!!
 
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