Unofficial Slimming World mince beef recipes
Sometimes, all you have in the fridge or freezer is a pack of mince, and you are stuck on what to do for tea. Here are my favourite tips and tricks with minced beef and some great recipes to try if you have been looking for Slimming World mince recipes and need new inspiration!
Whether following a weight loss plan or not, these should help you make some easy and healthy meals with mince. I love cooking healthy recipes.
Which type of mince to choose?
When we talk of mince, we usually refer to beef; however, you can commonly get minced turkey, pork and minced lamb. Other meats may be possible but less easy to get hold of.
If you are looking for a vegetarian mince, I love the Quorn one and find it works well in most recipes instead of beef or lamb mince. It generally does not bind together as easily, however.
If you are looking for a mince to bind together well, The Meatless Farm Co. one is pretty good, in my experience.
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Finding healthy lamb mince on Slimming World and other diets
Lamb mince can also be enjoyed on weight loss plans, but it is usually higher in calories as lamb is generally high in fat. If you can find a 5% or less lamb mince, you can enjoy this for fewer calories, points or syns like any other mince.
You could substitute these mince recipes with lamb mince, particularly the kebab. Just remember to check the fat content.
If you follow Slimming World, Weight Watchers (WW), Noom or any other weight loss plan, you can usually count the ingredients within these recipes in your allowances.
It is important to check any plan you follow and remember that all nutritional information and ingredients are in the recipe cards.
How long does minced beef last?
If you put it in the freezer, you should use it within four months. Of course, this is provided you freeze it while still fresh and defrost it in the fridge before use.
It is important to never refreeze mince or any other meat, for that matter.
Vegetarian mince can vary considerably, so check the packaging for the best advice.
Storing mince
If you buy fresh mince and want to freeze it, the best way is not in its shop-bought container.
Remove the mince from the package and put it in a secure plastic bag. Before sealing, ensure all air you possibly can is squeezed out of the bag.
Not only does this maximise freezer space, but it keeps it much fresher. Remember to label your bag with what it is and when it was frozen.
Something new?
So, you have a pack of mince, and you do not know what to make? Perhaps you are bored of making the same meals as a classic lasagne and want something quick and easy?
Look no further; these ideas of lean and healthy recipes with mince should help you out.
You can make so many things, so read all these ideas before deciding; you might be surprised!
Unofficial Slimming World beef mince recipes for fussy eaters
It can be a nightmare if your children do not like vegetables or generally turn their noses up at anything different. One thing that can help with this is getting them to help you cook.
If you cook for an adult with similar issues, this can be harder as the same things as children may not easily trick them.
Cottage pie or shepherd’s pie is often a family favourite. Why not try my cottage pie recipe and see if it suits your fussy eaters?
Have you tried making this spaghetti bolognese with hidden vegetables? Once you have got them eating, you can easily add a few more vegetables each time.
When you are comfortable, don’t blend the vegetables quite as smoothly or blend some and finely chop others.
Kids usually avoid red onion, so perhaps leave that blended if necessary!
Have you used minced beef or turkey mince when making stuffed peppers? If not, then you should try my recipe for slow-cooker stuffed peppers.
Another great dish for fussy eaters is pork and herb burgers that melt in the middle.
Perfect for children to get involved in making and a great way to get them to try new things. They are quick and easy for everyone to get involved in making.
An alternative if you have low-fat lamb or minced beef is to make these as lamb or beef burgers.
Recipes with a difference using mince
How about taco beef stuffed sweet potatoes? Don’t they look good? Give them a go and see if they could be regular on your meal plan.
If you are looking for something truly different, have you tried my cowboy pie recipe yet?
Or for a slight adaption of my Cowboy cheesy potato bake recipe?
Unofficial Slimming World beef and rice bowl is a straightforward weekday meal full of flavour and can be adjusted to everyone in the family’s tastes. This is quite like a burrito bowl if you enjoy those.
Italian meatball soup is a great dish for all the family as a filling mince dish for those who love Italian meatballs and want an easy lunch.
Unofficial Slimming World spicy mince recipes.
If you love making spicy foods, this Turkey Chilli maybe your recipe. Instead of beef mince, it uses turkey mince, which is naturally lean and usually cheaper. Due to the naturally low fat content Slimming World mince recipes often suggest turkey or chicken mince but can be easily made with beef too.
More unofficial Slimming World turkey mince recipes.
This turkey chilli is the perfect recipe for a more traditional beef chilli con Carne. Easy to make, and the spices can be adapted easily to suit all the family.
I often make it in the slow cooker and use slow cooker liners to save on washing up!
Spiced lamb mince recipes
Lamb mince is generally hard to get at 5% or less fat and on Slimming World mince is only free if it has 5% or less fat content. This is because lamb tends to be fatty meat. However, if you can get it easily or have some to use up, here is a great Moroccan meatball recipe.
It is a tasty and nice spicy lamb dish using lamb meatballs, but if you have trouble getting these, beef meatballs will work just fine.
Spiced lamb is also popular in middle eastern cultures and will be a nice dish for all the family.
Alternatively, you could make this Fakeaway Doner kebab with lean lamb mince if you can get it instead of the minced beef in this recipe.
It would work just as well. It is quick and easy to prepare and then put in the oven whilst you get on with other things.
Fakeaway unofficial Slimming World minced beef recipe ideas
If you are at home, you have minced beef in the fridge that needs to be used up but don’t fancy the usual meals.
You can make some great fakeaway meals with mince, so it feels like you have a takeaway!
This Unofficial Slimming World Big Mac Fakeaway rice bowl could be a perfect healthier alternative to a Big Mac! Just be sure to follow the Slimming World mince guidelines and buy 5% fat or less mince.
Keema curry is a trendy dish from Indian cuisine, but this version uses a slow cooker and takes minutes to prepare in the morning to serve up hours later.
If that takes your fancy, check out my Keema curry recipe here.
Maybe you fancy a kebab, but the takeaway is closed, or you don’t have the budget for a kebab for everyone? Did you know a popular Slimming World mince recipe is doner meat?
A packet of pitta bread and this suitable for Slimming World doner kebab recipe will be enjoyed by all and is much healthier.
Quorn mince recipes
It is easy to adapt these recipes to use Quorn mince; I do it often as a vegetarian. It is always worth remembering that Quorn takes less cooking time when substituting it for mince. Quorn is free on Slimming World, or was last time I checked, so any Slimming World mince recipes can easily use Quorn instead.
Check out my selection of Quorn recipes, all perfect for all the family, whether vegetarian or not; some are vegan too.
thank you there are some great ideas to try with mince I will be cooking some of these
I really enjoy cooking with mince. There are so many possibilities and its so easy to cook with. Some great ideas on here thankyou
I love mince. It’s so versatile. You can use mince in casserole dishes, barbecue dishes, pasta dishes and stews and each creating their own different textures and flavours.