You’ve probably got a packet of beef mince in your fridge or freezer right now. But if you’ve done spaghetti bolognese to the death, why not try one of these flavoursome, budget-friendly beef mince recipes instead?
Beef mince, also known as ground beef in the US, is versatile and inexpensive. Kids love it too because it has an easy-to-chew texture. You can cook it in a flash for a quick weeknight meal or invest more time on a feast inspired by your choice of global cuisine. Whatever you’re looking for, mince your money-maker to the meat section!
Beef larb
Fast and flavoursome
Meet your new dinner winner – it’s fast and Thai flavoured. For a delicious change, try serving this beef mince recipe in a crisp iceberg lettuce leaf.
Beef mince cottage pie
Rich and filling
Bring a little country into your kitchen with this tasty twist on a classic. Parsnips are a classic winter vegetable and they have a starring role in this filling meal.
Gluten-free Mediterranean stuffed capsicums
Cheap and cheerful
With the addition of beef mince, this recipe keeps costs per serving low, making it a great lunch to pack for work or a quick and easy mid-week dinner.
Best spaghetti bolognese
On repeat for a reason
We should all send a thank you card to the town of Bologna, Italy, for this glorious pasta sauce made with beef and pork mince.
Chilli con carne
Warming and delicious
Give your dinner a kickstart and bring a classic dish out of the doldrums. It’s a super speedy beef mince recipe that’s bursting with aromatic flavour.
Baked beef meatballs
With fresh tomato sauce
Short on time? The best thing about this easy-to-prep beef dish is that you can let the oven do most of the work! It’s filling enough for a main but you can serve it as a side dish or pair it with some handmade pasta for a more traditional meal.
Meatball and risoni bake
Hearty and packed with flavour
If weeknight dinners are the bane of your existence, you need to try this easy beef mince recipe. It’s got all the flavour of a casserole, yet the convenience of a beef mince base (meaning it only takes 20-minutes of active prep and 30-minutes in the oven).
Beef mince and bean nachos
The crowd-pleaser
Arriba arriba! Put Mexican on the menu tonight. Dine in, in-style with this easy bean and beef mince nacho dish for one. Who said meals for one were boring?
Cottage pie jacket potatoes
Customise to your taste
What do you get when you cross cottage pie with jacket potatoes? This tasty dish! The best part about this mince-based meal is that you can customise the toppings to suit your own tastes.
Moroccan beef pie
Topped with crispy filo pastry
A hearty pie with bags of flavour. Serve hot and sprinkle with dukkah for extra crunch!
Rice and beef enchiladas
Packed with vegies
Want a tasty way to get more vegies into your weekday dinners? Try this enchilada tray bake! It’s packed with two types of capsicum, corn kernals and red onion and topped with a delicious Mexican-inspired passata sauce. Delicious!
Gluten-free beef mince and garlic bread lasagne
Two delicious recipes, combined!
An Italian-style dish without the pasta. Yep, you read right! Your gluten-free nonna is going to love it. Promise!
Cheesy taco pasta
A fun alternative spag bol
An Italian classic with a cheesy Mexi flavour hit. Serve with salsa for a complete Mexican feast!
Sausage rolls
A quick dinner that satisfies
Why venture all the way to the shops when you can whip up a dynamite version of this classic right in your own home? So easy!
Pork and beef meatloaf
With haloumi
Meatloaf is a great way to make a humble packed of mince feel fancy. This recipe, which is topped with 100g of pistachios makes a striking impression in the middle of the dinner table and pairs perfectly with either classic mashed potato or a fresh side salad.
Tex-Mex cottage pie
A spicy spin on an old favourite
The pie the whole family will love. Garnish with coriander and serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lime wedges and extra corn chips.
Potato and beef mince bolognese gratin
Give pasta the night off!
Combine hearty bolognese with a potato gratin for an oh-so satisfying bake. Make the sauce the night before for a super-easy dinner!
Mexican-style baked meatballs
With smoky beans
Pump up the flavour on your Mexican-style baked meatballs with staples from your spice rack and wallet-friendly canned goods.
Two-step beef mince and vegetable bake
Oh so simple
Complementing the beef mince are some fresh seasonal herbs and vegetables. Ed’s spicing his dish up with a little Peri Peri flavour, but adding spice is up to you.
How do you fry mince?
Sometimes when frying mince, the water escapes and the meat can turn a little brown. To stop this from happening and lock in all the moisture, Fast Ed says to add a little bit of bicarb soda to the mince as you’re cooking it.
How long should you cook mince for?
Depending on the type of mince you are using, it can take anywhere between 5 and 15 minutes for it to cook. Beef mince is cooked when it has browned all over. Chicken mince will turn white once it is cooked. But it’s always best to follow the recipe.
Can you put hot mince straight in the fridge?
Yes, you can put hot mince into the fridge straight after cooking it. Just be sure to store it in a shallow dish, as this allows all of the mince to cool evenly. As a general rule of thumb, you want your mince to be in the fridge within two hours of cooking.
How long does cooked mince last in the fridge?
Refrigerated leftover mince should be consumed within three days.
