
Mince recipes
There's more to mince than shepherd's pie. Take inspiration from Good Food's recipes using beef, pork, lamb, healthy turkey and veggie mince.
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Next level spaghetti Bolognese
Ramp up your usual spaghetti Bolognese with this recipe which throws in a few unorthodox methods and ingredients to deliver the ultimate pasta dish
Classic lasagne
Prepare this easy 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.
Chilli con carne recipe
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
Cottage pie
This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser
DIY kofta burgers
With these quick, easy and cheap koftas, there's no excuse for hitting the kebab van
Spaghetti & meatballs
Get everyone to help rolling meatballs and you'll soon have one supper on the table and another in the freezer
No-fuss shepherd's pie
We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe – here it is!
Moroccan kofte with spicy tomato sauce
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
Chunky Bolognese soup with penne
This healthy, filling lunch provides a good balance of protein and carbs from lean steak mince and wholemeal pasta – ideal to aid muscle recovery after exercise
Hob-to-table moussaka
Try this rich, hearty and quick variation on the classic family favourite
Bobotie
Pronounced ba-boor-tea, the national dish of South Africa is a delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka
Mediterranean turkey-stuffed peppers
This low-calorie dinner from Joe Wicks is 3 of your 5-a-day, rich in vit C and folate too. Filling the peppers with low-fat turkey breast mince keeps it lean
Lamb keema shepherd's pie
Give this classic dish a makeover with a touch of spice. We've kept it mild, but you can boost the heat with added curry powder or fresh chilli, if you like
Spicy meatball tagine with bulgur & chickpeas
Who knew meatballs could be 4 of your 5-a-day? This healthy tagine is full of flavour and low on fat, just make sure you choose a lean mince with 5% fat
Italian meatloaf
This great-value supper is delicious served with jacket potatoes, green beans and gravy
Slow cooker lasagne
Slow cook your next lasagne for extra tender mince – and this version is low-fat and low-calorie. A healthy family meal to give you comfort on cold nights
Rich ragu
A rich, versatile meat sauce: serve it Bolognese-style with spaghetti or use it as a base for lasagne or moussaka
Pork & pepper meatballs on parsnip mash
The ultimate comfort food: sweet red pepper mixed into these meatballs add depth of flavour and parsnip mash is a great twist on your usual spuds
Easy turkey burgers
These easy, healthy turkey burgers are perfect for feeding the whole family, kids included. Our tasty burgers are great for summer entertaining
Next level cottage pie
We've taken the humble cottage pie to the next level by giving it defined layers, fluffier mash and a rarebit topping with extra gravy for serving
Pistachio lamb koftas with apricot relish
These budget-friendly, Middle Eastern-inspired lamb meatballs make a simple yet tasty supper, served with fruity chutney and crisp wholemeal pittas
Fried stuffed cucumbers
Inspired by Fujian cuisine, these fried cucumbers stuffed with beautifully seasoned pork mince are a tasty way to one of your five-a-day
Thai green pork lettuce cups
A healthy, quick and simple midweek meal with fragrant Thai flavours, pork and fresh herbs
Vegetarian bolognese
Make the most of Quorn mince for this easy veggie bolognese that's low in fat and calories. Cook a large batch ahead and freeze for easy family dinners