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!
A staple in any Kiwi household, sometimes you just need a few new ideas to jazz up how you use mince. We’ve rounded 10 mince recipes to break the boredom!
As far as comfort food goes, this lamb and red wine shepherd’s pie is at the top of our list. The smooth kumara topping is a perfect match for the rich, flavoursome filling, creating a dish that will warm your soul.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Is it a dinner party without meatballs? We don’t think so! Nici Wickes shares her mum’s meatball recipe that’s bursting with coriander, feta and spices. Be sure to share with a yoghurt dipping sauce
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
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
Even mince is getting expensive! How can I stretch my meal?
Have you tried adding lentils? They are both affordable and a nutritious addition to your mince meals – you can buy tinned or dried options and they are both very easy to incorporate.
Any of these recipes can easily be swapped for your preferred protein – chicken mince can be light in flavour so you might need to add extra seasonings, and pork mince can be a fantastic flavour swap for mince recipes. Turkey mince isn’t always easily available but try your local butcher – this can be a good option if you are looking for something lower in fat but still high in protein.
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