Mince recipes

Give mince a makeover with this American-inspired favourite. Known as a ‘loose meat’ sandwich, this saucy, savoury filling can be adapted to your tastes

Ramp up your usual spaghetti Bolognese with this recipe which throws in a few unorthodox methods and ingredients to deliver the ultimate pasta dish

Enjoy our take on this popular Scottish dinner of stewed mince and mashed potato. It's great comfort food on colder days and the mince can be made in the slow cooker

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Then just bake for an extra 45 mins.

Enjoy chicken koftas with hummus and salad for a healthy lunch. The tahini in the hummus is made from sesame seeds, which are thought to have anti-inflammatory properties

Achieve all five of your five-a-day with this turkey chilli. Full of healthy ingredients and gut-friendly spices, you can’t go wrong with a bowl for dinner

Try your hand at making these Lithuanian cepelinai – dumplings made with pork or beef mince encased in potato. They take a little effort but are well worth it

Try serving this with a simple cucumber raita or tzatziki and a crisp green salad

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

If you love spicy, aromatic dishes like tagine, this one-pot will become an instant favourite - it uses lean lamb mince but beef also works

Achieve three of your five-a-day with this veg-packed meatloaf in a sauce inspired by classic Italian ragu. This will soon become a family favourite

Love Swedish meatballs? Here we’ve transformed them into a burger that kids will adore – choose beef or pork mince, the flavours will be the same

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Serve up this crowd-pleasing meal of meatballs in a creamy mushroom and thyme sauce. Enjoy with green veg and mash for a delicious family dinner

A rich, versatile meat sauce: serve it Bolognese-style with spaghetti or use it as a base for lasagne or moussaka

Little is more satisfying than cooking a classic to perfection – Sarah Cook gives us a lesson in how to make lasagne

Treat the family to these BBQ meatball subs topped with glorious melted cheese. They're perfect for a movie night, teenager's party or weekend treat

Top lamb mince and vegetables with a grated potato and cheese topping and serve in individual dishes for a delicious dinner for two

With these quick, easy and cheap koftas, there's no excuse for hitting the kebab van

Get everyone to help rolling meatballs and you'll soon have one supper on the table and another in the freezer

A classic comfort food favourite, this shepherd's pie sees succulent lamb mince and veg topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potato

Try a taste of this Baltic state's cuisine with these zeppelin-shaped dumplings, filled with pork mince and served with creamy mushrooms

Bring out a big dish to share next time you have friends over - you can make the sauce and kofte ahead to keep it stress-free

Love meatballs but worry about the fat content? This low-fat version will be a real treat