You’ll never hear us complain about the humble bowl of spag-bol, but sometimes it pays to spice things up come dinner time. Mince is the ultimate versatile ingredient, which can be used in a myriad of quick and easy dishes. From pies to meatballs, larb to rogan josh, here are 93 inventive ways to use mince that are guaranteed to bring happy smiles to hungry faces.
Aromatic spices meet tender turkey mince and crisp vegetables in flavour-packed stiry-fry. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal, served with steamed jasmine rice and a squeeze of lime.
There are many larb versions in Thailand. The Chiang Mai style is laced with cloves, cinnamon and Sichuan pepper and has finely chopped chicken livers, which gives a rich flavour that contrasts the fresh crudites and zingy lime juice.
This speedy pork mince stir-fry is full of fabulous Asian flavours. Makes a flavour-packed family weeknight dinner with plenty of vegetables, or take it to work for a tasty lunch treat.
Looking to make san choy bow? Let Matt Moran show you how with his quick and easy keto version, using pork mince.
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.
Darren Robertson puts a spicy bean twist on a classic comfort food. Eat one potato for dinner and keep the other for tomorrow's lunch.
Reinvent taco night with these meatballs and tortilla chips.
Cold nights have never tasted so good.
If you're looking for an easy weeknight meal, this turkey stir-fry recipe is a simple and delicious option. Turkey mince is a great lean alternative to beef and pork mince while still being full of juicy flavour. The warm Japanese udon noodles make a delicious, chewy addition and the perfect thing to slurp up all that rich, sticky sauce.
These cheesy meatballs with garlic bread are the ultimate winter comfort.
Over pasta? Embrace the bolognese in pie form with this comforting cold night staple.
Get in your daily dose of veg with this impressive and satisfying rosti.
“You can add bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, peanuts. You pretty much can’t go wrong at all. You’re just looking for about 5-7 cups of chopped veg in total.” This is an edited extract from Every Night of the Week by Lucy Tweed. Photography by Lucy Tweed. (Murdoch Books, $35).
Weeknight dinner has never been easier thanks to this basil stir-fry recipe.
Phoebe Wood's fast, fresh take on this Laotian classic packs a powerful flavour punch.
