It’s no secret that Aussies love their lamb, but we’re here to convince you that there are more uses for our favourite meat than roast or chops on the barbie. Here is a collection of our favourite recipes that hero lamb mince.

Crispy lamb and eggplant salad recipe

Replace the lamb with v2 mince in this salad

Lamb and eggplant are the perfect pair in this Mediterranean salad.

Lamb and eggplant rogan josh

This classic Kashmiri curry gets an easy upgrade, using lamb mince to save on time. But you needn't worry – it still packs a serious flavour punch!

5-minute Lebanese lamb mince wrap

Ready in a flash, this quick and easy lamb mince wrap packs a punch, thanks to the use of baharat and Aleppo pepper (see recipe notes). It’s the perfect dish to whip up for a speedy lunch or dinner when you’re dining solo.

Ottolenghi’s eggplant, lamb and yoghurt bake

Eggplant, lamb and yoghurt bake

This hearty dish is inspired by moussaka, but simpler to prepare. Everything is baked in one roasting pan, with the different elements added in stages. The topping cuts wonderfully through the richness of the eggplant and lamb. You’ll need a a 34cm x 26cm roasting pan for this recipe.

Give breakfast a shake-up with this smoky lamb and feta shakshuka

“I love to serve this dish with warm flatbread scattered with za’atar and drizzled with olive oil," says Hayden Quinn.

Lamb meatball biriyani

Matt Moran gives the humble meatball a bit of an Indian twist, with tasty results.

Colin Fassnidge's lamb bolognese

Lamb bolognese

A twist on a classic, and just as good as ever.

Lamb patties with pita bread and tzatziki

Spicy lamb larb with vermicelli and herb salad

You can prepare this in under 30 minutes.

Middle Eastern lamb tart

Makeover your weekly cooking repertoire with this flavour-packed Middle Eastern lamb tart.

White bean gnocchi with balsamic lamb ragu

White bean gnocchi with quick balsamic lamb ragu

Warm up chilly autumn or winter nights with this clever white bean gnocchi with lamb mince ragu.

Indian-style koftas

These Indian-style koftas are not only tasty but also packed full of nutritious goodness. A perfect weeknight meal.

Lamb sausage rolls with harissa yogurt

Make ahead and freeze before you bake for the ultimate easy weekend saver.

Colin Fassnidge's soupe au pistou

Soup Au Pistou

Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich are in agreement on their love of lamb mince, but our butcher is left confused as to whether Colin is making a soup or a broth. It's understandable. Soupe au pistou originates from Provence, and embraces the best of summer vegies. This is meant to be a lighter dish. Not convinced? The herby pistou on top will totally change your mind.

Mumbai roadside hot lamb sandwich

We're willing to bet you haven't had a lamb sandwich like this before! This recipe is an extract from I Love India by Anjum Anand (Quadrille Publishing, RRP $39.99). Available in stores nationally now.