Crossword Genius

How to cook minced meats? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steam

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'how to cook' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'minced meats?' is the wordplay.
'minced' indicates anagramming the letters.
'meats' with letters rearranged gives 'STEAM'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for steam that I've seen before include "Water vapour; impetus" , "Source of energy" , "Vaporous exhalation" , "letter opener?" , "A lot of hot air" .)

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app