What to Make With Minced Beef

Now, some might say this is a bit of an obvious question, but a lot of people still ask how to cook minced beef properly. When minced beef is cooked, you’ll get the best flavour if you fry it or “brown it” beforehand. Browning only takes about 5 minutes, but it’ll make your dish irresistible, whether it’s shepherd’s pie or chilli con carne. For more hearty and flavourful options, explore our collection of beef recipes featuring dishes that are sure to satisfy you and the family.

How to fry mince

To get the best flavour from your minced beef, you should brown it slightly before you add it to your recipe. To brown or fry mince, use the following steps:

1. Add a dash of oil to a hot pan and add the mince.
2. Stir to make sure the mince doesn’t stick to the pan and browns evenly.
3. If there’s too much excess juice, strain the mince to remove liquid and then add it back into the pan until it’s browned on the outside.
4. You can use the juices in your sauce as a stock to add flavour.

How to make mince and onions

Now that you can brown beef mince, try a basic mince and onion recipe to have with rice, potatoes or veggies. If you’re a beginner, this is a delicious base to so many traditional minced beef dishes, like cottage pie or chilli.

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of minced beef
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 300 ml beef stock
• 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• 1. Add the diced onions to a pot on low heat along with olive oil. Let the onions soften, stirring occasionally.
• 2. Add the beef and fry until browned.
• 3. Add plain flour and stir vigorously while continuing to cook for around 2 minutes.
• 4. Pour in the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper, then bring it to a boil while stirring. Once the sauce has thickened, reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
• 5. Serve with rice, potatoes or veggies.

Three popular minced beef recipes

1  Asian Minced Beef & Crunchy Veg Soba Noodle Bowl with Roasted Peanuts

This zesty bowl packed with crunch and colour is sure to put a spring in your step. Cutting up the veggies into fine, small pieces is the trick here, so don’t be afraid to bust out the grater if you’d prefer.

2 Moroccan Beef Mince with Herby Couscous & Yoghurt Dressing

This delicious and hearty meal is inspired by the fragrant flavours of Morocco. Atop a herby couscous and dolloped with creamy yoghurt, brace your taste buds for a whirlwind adventure.

3 Beef Mince & Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger Rice & Crushed Peanuts

A zap of ginger, a splash of mushroom sauce and a good swig of sweet chilli sauce. This beef mince and veggie stir-fry is a simple recipe that is irresistible to anyone who takes a bite.