Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper

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About this product

The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper is a small motorised chopper that works by pressing down on the lid. It suits cooks who want a mini food processor 3 cup in size for onions, herbs, nuts and dips, and who do not want to lift out a full-size processor for small jobs.

How much does the Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper cost?

When we last checked in October 2026, the Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper was typically selling for about $20 – $30 in the US. That is an approximate range, not a quote: the retailer changes prices often, and colour, size or storage options can move it up or down. Use the Buy Now button to see the exact price today before you decide.

Key features

Stack and press design: the bowl, blade and lid stack on the base with no twist-locking. Press the lid to chop and release it to stop.
3-cup bowl: large enough for a chopped onion, a batch of salsa or a small portion of hummus, yet small enough to store in a cabinet.
350-watt motor: this is a strong motor for a chopper of this size, which helps with firmer foods such as carrots and nuts.
Stainless steel blades: the blades chop, puree and emulsify, so the same tool handles diced vegetables and smooth sauces.
Oil dispenser in the lid: oil can be dripped in slowly while the blades run, which is how dressings and mayonnaise-style sauces hold together.
Dishwasher-safe parts: the bowl, lid and removable blades can all go in the dishwasher.

What we like

Pressing the lid gives direct pulse control over how fine the chop becomes.
Assembly is quick because nothing needs to be locked into place.
A 350-watt motor is generous for a 3-cup bowl.
All food-contact parts are dishwasher safe.

What to consider

Three cups is a small-batch capacity; cooking for a crowd means working in several loads.
A chopper produces irregular pieces rather than neat cubes or slices. It has no slicing or shredding discs.
You need to keep a hand on the lid while it runs, so it is not a hands-free machine.
The motor base must be wiped clean, not submerged.

Who should buy it

The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper suits singles, couples and small families who chop onions, garlic and herbs most days, and parents making small batches of homemade baby food. It is also a good fit for anyone who finds twist-lock bowls fiddly.

Skip the Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper if you want to slice, shred or knead dough, or if you regularly prepare large quantities. A full-size food processor with discs and a 7-cup or larger bowl handles those jobs better.

How it compares

Electric choppers range from very small 1 to 1.5-cup units with low-powered motors, through 3 to 4-cup models, up to full-size food processors. The Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper sits in the middle group and has more power than most budget mini choppers. Cheaper, smaller models are fine for herbs and garlic but struggle with nuts. Larger processors add slicing discs and bigger bowls but cost more and need more storage. A manual press chopper is an alternative when even dice matter more than speed.

What to check before you buy

Voltage and plug type for your country.
Bowl capacity against the batch sizes you usually make.
What is in the box, usually the base, bowl, blade and lid.
Height of the assembled unit for your cabinet shelf.
Warranty for the Hamilton Beach 3-Cup Electric Vegetable Chopper, and the retailer’s return policy.