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10 tantalising ways with mince

Mince is versatile and cheap, making it a popular choice when cooking for the family. Here are ten of our favourite mince recipe ideas to keep things deliciously interesting!
Egg-in-the-hole burger

Egg-in-the-hole burger

A breakfast classic becomes a delicious main in this outrageously tasty egg-in-the-hole burger recipe. Serve with hot chips (or a green salad to add a healthier edge)
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Chicken meatball laksa

Chicken meatball laksa

This fragrant soup is a fantastic idea for a quick dinner or lunch. With punchy flavours, homemade chicken meatballs and noodles to bulk it up, it's a delicious meal that will be on the table in just 30 minutes.
Dim Sims

Dim sims

Create a taste sensation with these dim sims and plum sauce.
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Spicy lemongrass pork burgers with mango slaw

Spicy lemongrass pork burgers with mango slaw

Enjoy the deliciousness of takeaways alongside the joy of homemade cooking with this recipe for spicy lemongrass pork burgers. Packed with a fresh and zingy mango slaw, this meal will have you licking your lips.
Lasagne pasta bake

Lasagne pasta bake

To reheat, thaw, then cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (or 20-30 minutes for smaller dishes).
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Meat lasagne with creamy ricotta and rosemary

Meat lasagne with creamy ricotta & rosemary

This rich and delicious lasagne is oozing with flavour, cheese and creaminess, creating a fantastic Italian-style family dinner. It's perfect for colder nights, or any time that you just feel like a little extra comfort.
Beef nachos with homemade kūmara chips

Beef nachos with homemade kūmara chips

This colourful dish is made even by the fact that it's served with homemade kūmara chips, making for a much healthier version of nachos. Serve topped with a generous scoop of smashed avocado for a deliciously fresh dinner.
Lamb meatballs with broad beans

Lamb meatballs with broad beans

This protein and fibre-packed dish is a sure-fire winner when it comes to mid-week dinners. It's quick and easy to make, and the lamb meatballs are infused with a lively combination of spices.
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Pork, mushroom and sage lasagne

Pork, mushroom and sage lasagne

The ultimate comfort food, this pork, mushroom and sage lasagne is so good it could turn any bad day around. Full of flavour and the delicious combo of cheese, pasta and mince, say hello to your new favourite dish.
Cheesy lasagne rotolo

Cheesy lasagne rotolo

If you’re craving comfort food, it doesn’t get much better than this cheesy lasagne rotolo dish, which combines pasta, ricotta and beef mince in a rich and delicious meat sauce.
Kiwi-style pasties

Kiwi-style pasties

Kiwi-style pasties take the classic mince pie and add a bit of extra magic. Encased in crispy pastry and combining beef mince and swede, this is sure to become a favourite.
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Smoky mince and beans with baked eggs

Smoky mince and beans with baked eggs

Forget saving dinnertime leftovers for another main meal – instead let them make quick work of brekkie and try Nadia Lim's incredibly delicious smoky mince and beans with baked eggs
Chilli con carne

Chilli con carne

This chilli con carne recipe is a delicious classic that always goes down well, the perfect meal for entertaining. So get your friends and family around and give this recipe a go.
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Our best meatball recipes

Our best meatball recipes

We love meatballs. Simple, economical and quick, these little rounds of flavour are perfect for young and old palates. Try our best recipes like spaghetti and mealballs, meatball subs, slow-cooked meatballs and more
Mexican mince bake

Mexican mince bake

This 30 minute Mexican mince bake recipe is a weeknight winner! Packed with flavour and hiding a hearty serving of veges, the whole family is sure to love this tasty dish
Classic Swedish beef meatballs

Classic Swedish beef meatballs

A Scandinavian classic, this beef meatball recipe is the ideal fuss-free dinner. Tender meatballs, creamy gravy and cranberry jelly come together beautifully to create a dish the kids are sure to love
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Hunter’s mince pie

Hunter’s venison pie

This rustic, hearty venison pie recipe is sure to become a future classic in your kitchen. Golden puff pastry encases a venison mince, red wine and thyme filling that's simply irresistible
Bolognese and egg calzone

Bolognese and egg calzone

Calzone is taken to delicious new heights with this recipe for golden, homemade dough filled with hearty bolognese, stretchy mozzarella and tasty eggs. Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner!
Potato and bolognese gratin

Potato and bolognese gratin

This potato and bolognese gratin is a classic with a twist - creamy, cheesy potatoes are paired with hearty bolognese sauce to create a golden bake that's perfect for chilly nights
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Mexican chilli sliders

Mexican chilli sliders

Bolognese sauce gets a spicy makeover with this Mexican chilli slider recipe! These quick and easy sliders are perfect for entertaining a crowd or a fun dinner with the family
Basic bolognese sauce

Basic bolognese sauce

This bolognese sauce recipe is a kitchen classic! Not just for pasta, this bolognese sauce is perfect for giving pies, pizzas, bakes and burgers a delicious twist!
Bolognese, tomato and feta tart

Bolognese, tomato and feta tart

This clever tart recipe uses versatile bolognese sauce and tops it with olives, cherry tomatoes and rocket to create the perfect light and easy dinner
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Hearty shepherd’s pie recipes

Hearty shepherd’s pie recipes

We Kiwis love our shepherd's pie. Creamy mashed potatoes, hearty mince and bubbling gravy are the perfect match for cold evenings. Dig in and try our best shepherd's pie recipes
Peppered mince and aged cheddar pie

Peppered mince and aged cheddar pie

This mince pie recipe sets out to convert even the most ardent meat pie purists who spurn the idea of mince and cheese - with a secret weapon, quality aged cheddar
Spaghetti bolognese recipes

Spaghetti bolognese recipes

You can't go wrong with spaghetti bolognese, especially when it's rich in flavour. Try one of these classic bolognese recipes that are ideal for the rookie chef in the family
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Bolognaise meatball pie

Bolognese meatball pie

This tasty recipe takes a pasta favourite and re-invents it into a delicious pie filling. Featuring mince meatballs, a hearty tomato sauce and golden puff pastry, this is true comfort food
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Hereford cheese royale burger

Hereford cheese royale burger

Indulge in the mac daddy of cheese burgers, which comes with all the trimmings. This juicy beef burger recipe is sure to satisfy
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Vege sausage rolls

Vege sausage rolls

These sausage rolls are jam-packed full of veges meaning they're a reasonably healthy lunchtime addition.
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Fresh pasta timpani recipe

Fresh pasta timpani

Timpano is a complicated dish but this is an easier version shared by Poderi Crisci restaurant and vineyard for you to enjoy with family and friends. Recipe by Luca Villari & Antonio Crisci. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Making meatloaf

Meatloaf is traditionally served with tomato sauce, and leftover meatloaf is great when put in sandwiches. This recipe is a bit fancier if you feel like a special meatloaf for dinner. It looks and tastes like a giant sausage roll! Photograph by Dean Wilmot / Bauersyndication.com.au.
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Roll-along meatloaf

Roll-along meatloaf

Meatloaf is a popular option for dinner, and it works great as leftovers for lunch. Photography by Rob Shaw.
Quick lasagne

Quick lasagne

When you want to skip the béchamel sauce step, using cottage cheese and grated mozzarella can speed up the process. Enjoy the combination in this quick version of lasagne. Brett Stevens/ bauersyndication.com.au
Wendyl Nissen’s crisp rissoles recipe

Wendyl Nissen’s crisp rissoles recipe

Rissoles and gravy is a great old-fashioned meal that children love, especially as this recipe has the addition of tomato sauce – which provides some sweetness. Rob Shaw/Bauersyndication.com.au
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Italian meatballs in tomato sauce

Italian meatballs in tomato sauce

A family favourite – serve it with hot sauce for adults and leave as is for the children. Photography by John Paul Urizar/Bauersyndication.com.au.
Bolognaise pies

Bolognaise pies

Take your favourite midweek dinner, bolognaise, and use it to fill a delicious flaky pastry pie. Serve with mushy peas and you have a complete meal for culinary comfort. Photography by David Hahn / Bauersyndication.com.au.
Beef mince nachos

Beef mince nachos

Nachos tick all the boxes for a quick, tasty and cheap midweek dinner: they're filling, fast, crunchy and, with a dollop of sour cream, a little bit naughty. Photography by Rob Shaw / Bauersyndication.com.au.
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Potato and mince bake

Potato and mince bake

Just six ingredients in this simple but satisfying mince and potato bake. Easy on the budget, and delicious. Photography by William Meppem/ bauersyndication.com.au
Tomato and mince pies

Tomato and mince pies

All the satisfaction of a classic mince pie, with the tart addition of tomato, all encased in a crispy filo shell.
Classic mince on toast

Classic mince on toast

Please note this recipe serves eight or perhaps 10 on toast. We recommend you make a bigger batch and freeze what you don’t need for next time.
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Quick and easy mince meals

Quick and easy mince meals

Midweek meals with mince are perfect when time is tight. This quick-cooking family favourite lends itself to a range of cuisines and is easy on the wallet as well. But it definitely doesn't have to be boring! We bring you some very exotic mince meals, such as Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince, sweet and sour minced pork, and more.
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Baked Beef and Bean Enchiladas

Baked beef and bean enchiladas

If you need to feed a crowd in a hurry, then cook up a couple of batches of this cheesy Mexican bake that's packed with filling beef and kidney beans.
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Chilli hash brown bakes

Chilli hash brown bakes

Combine the best of Mexican and American breakfast with spicy beef mince and beans covered in a layer of crunchy, cheesy hash brown pieces.
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Aussie sausage rolls

Aussie sausage rolls

Kangaroo mince gives these sausage rolls a gourmet twist, but if you use beef or pork instead, they still qualify as dinky-di Aussie!
Soft flour tacos with chilli beef sauce and black bean salad

Soft flour tacos with chilli beef sauce and black bean salad

This recipe serves four, just! It's best to make a double quantity of the meat sauce to ensure there’s heaps for extras; any leftovers are always gratefully devoured the next day. Don’t skimp on the chilli sauce; give each taco a good dollop!
Asian pork meatball rolls

Asian pork meatball rolls

Experience a Western swing on the classic Vietnamese favourite, bahn mi, this delicious French baguette is stuffed with Asian spiced pork meat balls and pickled veggies.
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Mexican Meatloaf

Mexican meatloaf

Add some onions, chilli and lime to the classic meatloaf to create a fiesta in your mouth you won't forget any time soon.
Swedish meatballs

Swedish meatballs

Cream and cranberry sauce on the side turn these pork mince meatballs into a Swedish feast.
American beef burger

American beef burger

Sink your teeth into this delicious American classic - packed with oozy cheese and cripsy bacon; it's a hard to resist.
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Middle Eastern-style pizza

Middle eastern-style pizza

Packed full of flavour and spice, this Middle Eastern style lamb pizza is perfect for wowing your guests. This dish is divine served topped with Greek yoghurt and sprinkled with fresh mint, parsley and sumac.
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Penne Bolognese

Penne bolognese

Rich bolognese sauce with penne pasta topped with parmesan is a traditional Italian favourite and a easy dinner winner for the whole family.
Arancini

Arancini

A classic Italian starter - battered balls of creamy risotto, melted cheese and minced meat make the perfect finger food.
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Stuffed Capsicum Curry

Stuffed capsicum curry

Whole capsicums are stuffed with a fragrant potato, mince and onion filling and cooked in a flavoursome curry sauce. Serve drizzled with curry sauce and pappadums for a complete dish.
Tomato Meatball Soup

Tomato meatball soup

Hearty stock with meatballs make a quick and hearty meal in a bowl! Serve with crusty bread.
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Savoury mince pie

Savoury mince pie

Fill up this winter with a classic savoury mince pie. Filled with meat, veggies and gravy it's a classic for a reason.
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Meatballs and cranberry sauce

Meatballs and cranberry sauce

The perfect finger food or appetiser for your next dinner party, these delicious spiced meatballs will delight adults and children alike.
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Spiced Scotch Eggs

Spiced scotch eggs

A traditional British snack-food, Scotch eggs are often enjoyed cold with pickles and salad as a more complete meal or as a delicious and energy-packed lunch box snack.
Layered veal and vegetable meatloaf

Layered veal and vegetable meatloaf

Prepare this delicious meatloaf for your family any day of the week. Veal mince is layered with char-grilled vegetables and sprinkled with crumbly feta to create the tastiest weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Potato Meatloaf

Creamy potato meatloaf

Hearty meatloaf, topped with smooth bechamel and creamy potatoes, this dinner delight is the ultimate comfort food
Spiced Beef Flatbreads

Spiced beef flatbreads

Make this delicious dish for dinner any night of the week. Warm, Lebanese bread is beautiful topped with tasty spiced beef, fresh vegetables and a zesty yoghurt dressing.
Chicken and kumara lasagne

Chicken and kumara lasagne

Mix in some modern flavours with the traditional hearty lasagne. Forego beef for chicken and potato for kumara to give this dish some contemporary edge.
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Lasagne-style crock-pot

Lasagne-style crock-pot

Here’s another way of making this humble family favourite even easier! I have added the grated carrot and baby spinach to the mix so you will only need a simple salad to serve. Plus my cheat’s version of a white cheese sauce make this dish as easy as possible.
Chinese meatballs

Chinese meatballs

With celery, cabbage and sweet chilli sauce these Chinese meatballs show that you don't have to be European to make these bite-sized treats.
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Shepherd's pies

Shepherd’s pies

Savoury mince topped with crunchy, cheesy potato - yum! There's no generation gap where shepherd's pies are concerned, with littlies enjoying them as much as their grandparents. And with these individual pies, no-one will be able to complain that they got a smaller slice.
Spiced mole meatballs

Spiced mole meatballs

Hearty meatballs with a twist: the addition of dark chocolate provides a little bit of bitterness and more depth to the sauce.
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Meatballs in pita with chutney

Meatballs in pita with chutney

To make a meatloaf, double meatball ingredients and press mixture into a 10 x 20cm loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 1 hour. Cool and serve sliced with salad or in sandwiches. Note