Minced Beef Recipes

Minced beef is a fridge and freezer staple. It’s a relatively inexpensive protein and there are so many ways that you can make it the star of the show for a delicious family dinner. Here are some of our favourite minced (ground) beef recipes.

There’s something undeniably comforting about a hearty minced beef dish isn’t there? Whether it’s the sizzle of a perfectly seasoned burger on the grill, the aromatic blend of herbs and spices in a simmering pot of chilli, or the deliciously juicy meatballs bathed in a savoury sauce.

Be sure to look out for Chris’s Chilli Con Carne – it’s amazing and always on our recipe rotation.

So, let’s get cooking!

Swedish meatballs and gravy in a pan on a mottled blue background.

4.84 from 12 votes

Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Juicy flavour-packed meatballs in that classic rich and creamy Swedish meatball sauce. Such a comforting dinner served with mashed potato!

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Overhead picture of a bowl full of Keema Curry sat on a bed of boiled basmati rice with a toasted chapati folded and wedged in the side of the dish.

4.50 from 2 votes

Easy Keema Curry Recipe

A deliciously simple minced beef (keema) curry that you can get ready in 30 minutes.

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Square image of a white bowl filled with lasagne soup with pieces of garlic bread taken out. The bowl is on a light background next to a white napkin and a small bowl of grated parmesan.

4.50 from 2 votes

One-Pan Lasagne Soup

One pan lasagne soup – all the taste of lasagne but so much simpler!

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5 from 8 votes

Cottage Pie

Traditional cottage pie with a rich meaty sauce, topped with creamy mashed potato, crisped up to golden perfection.

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4.50 from 2 votes

Minced Beef Fried Rice

Minced beef fried up with hoisin, lemongrass and garlic then tossed with easy egg fried rice – it makes a fantastic, easy and economical dinner for the whole family.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

My delicious Spaghetti and Meatballs are a family favourite. This easy Italian dinner is comfort food at its best.

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4.75 from 4 votes

Beef Kofta with Saag Aloo

An aromatic creamy curry with juicy meatballs and spice-infused potatoes. It’s mild enough for the kids to enjoy too!

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Close up overhead image of one-pan bolognese in a pan

5 from 8 votes

One Pot Creamy Bolognese Recipe

Rich beef bolognese cooked together with pasta shells and finished with cream and cheese. All ready in 30 minutes!

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Meatballs with a Chinese Curry Sauce in a cast iron pan with 3 slices of boiled egg in the top right corner.

4.92 from 12 votes

Chinese Style Curry Sauce with Juicy Meatballs

This Chinese Style Curry with Juicy Meatballs makes a great, comforting dinner. Serve with cauliflower rice for a lighter dinner!

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Portion of lasagne on a white plate with salad in the background

5 from 32 votes

Lasagne Recipe

A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.

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4.93 from 68 votes

Chilli Con Carne

Our favourite chilli con carne recipe – packed with flavour! One pound of minced beef can easily stretch to 8 servings in this recipe – making it healthier and cheaper too.

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Double cheeseburger on sesame seed bun on a piece of parchment paper on a dark background

5 from 3 votes

The Ultimate Double Cheeseburger

How to make the perfect tender, juicy, double cheeseburger with easy burger sauce on a lightly toasted brioche bun.

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4.76 from 25 votes

Spaghetti Bolognese

My go-to rich and satisfying weeknight bolognese. Ready in 30 minutes! Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste.

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5 from 2 votes

Hidden Veg Meatballs

Juicy meatballs with hidden veg, served in a tomato and pepper sauce with gooey melted cheese.

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