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 Recipe

4.84 from 12 votes

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

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

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

One-Pan Lasagne Soup

5 from 1 vote

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

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.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Cottage Pie

5 from 7 votes

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

Cottage pie on a plate with broccoli, peas and red cabbage

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Minced Beef Fried Rice

4.50 from 2 votes

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.

Square image of a bowl of minced beef fried rice, topped with sliced spring onions. There is a fork sticking out of the bowl.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

5 from 3 votes

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

Square image of Spaghetti and meatballs in a pan

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Beef Kofta with Saag Aloo

4.75 from 4 votes

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

Square image of beef kofta with saag aloo

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

One Pot Creamy Bolognese Recipe

5 from 7 votes

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

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

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chinese Style Curry Sauce with Juicy Meatballs

4.91 from 11 votes

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

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

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Lasagne Recipe

5 from 31 votes

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

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

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chilli Con Carne

4.93 from 63 votes

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.

Hands holding bowl of Bowl of chilli con carne with rice

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

The Ultimate Double Cheeseburger

5 from 3 votes

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

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

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Spaghetti Bolognese

4.74 from 23 votes

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

Plate of spaghetti bolognese on a light background

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Hidden Veg Meatballs

5 from 2 votes

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

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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Hi I’m Nicky

I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.