A meat mincer, also known as a meat grinder, is a kitchen appliance used to finely chop or mix raw or cooked meat, as well as vegetables or other food. It works by pushing the meat through blades and a perforated plate, producing ground meat with a consistent texture. Meat mincers are available in both manual and electric models, making them useful for home cooks and professional chefs for making minced meat, sausages, and meat-based fillings.