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Easy Mince Dishes for Feeding a Crowd

Mince is universally versatile, affordable and beloved by everyone. It’s a great flavour carrier and lends itself to many different cuisines. The upside? No chopping required! This makes it a great way to feed a hungry crowd if they’ve gathered at your place.

We’ve got our ten most popular mince recipes that will happily feed the masses.

Spaghetti and meatballs in a bowl with grated cheese, fresh herbs, and a fork.

Spaghetti and meatballs in a bowl with grated cheese, fresh herbs, and a fork.

Spaghetti and beef meatballs

Classic fare, these meatballs are irresistible and when served with freshly cooked spaghetti, are a great way to feed a crowd. Get some extra hands in the kitchen to help with the meatball rolling.

Vege Packed Lamb Sliders

We love a hidden veggie recipe and these lamb sliders are a great way to sneak extra veggies into little, or not so little tummies. Packing a flavour hit, these will be gobbled up so fast.

Sliced glazed meatloaf with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli.

Sliced glazed meatloaf with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

Super simple, the glaze on this meatloaf makes it shine. Serve hot from the oven with a plate of roast veggies, or cool at a picnic and in sandwiches.

Grilled meat kebabs on skewers with lemon wedges and a bowl of tzatziki sauce.

Grilled meat kebabs on skewers with lemon wedges and a bowl of tzatziki sauce.

Easy lamb koftas

Quick to prep and oh-so tasty! Kids love these with a lemony-spiked yoghurt dip, or even stuffed into pita breads.

A burger on a poppy seed bun with melted cheese, lettuce, red onion, and sauce, with fries in the background.

A burger on a poppy seed bun with melted cheese, lettuce, red onion, and sauce, with fries in the background.

Cheeseburgers with secret sauce

The humble burger can satisfy even the hungriest of crowds. Take the time to make the sauce, it adds a little extra oomph that is undeniable.

Five mini tacos with ground meat, cheese, and lettuce, arranged around a bowl of orange sauce on a white plate.

Five mini tacos with ground meat, cheese, and lettuce, arranged around a bowl of orange sauce on a white plate.

Smash dumplings

A taste of fast food without the need to visit the drive-thru. These are a fabulous way to stretch out a little mince and turn it into something super tasty.

Slices of Middle Eastern-style flatbread topped with spiced ground meat, pine nuts, herbs, and yogurt sauce, on a wooden board.

Slices of Middle Eastern-style flatbread topped with spiced ground meat, pine nuts, herbs, and yogurt sauce, on a wooden board.

Turkish lamb pizza

Share all the flavours of beautiful Turkey in these divine pizzas. Make two and serve with unsweetened yoghurt on the side for an easy way to feed a small crowd.

Three golden-brown sausage rolls garnished with herbs, served with red sauce.

Three golden-brown sausage rolls garnished with herbs, served with red sauce.

Classic beef sausage rolls

Nothing beats a homemade sausage roll, straight from the oven! Easy to assemble, these babies are simply moreish. Make a double batch and freeze them for an easy future meal.

A white baking dish of sweet potato-topped cottage pie, partially scooped with a spoon.

A white baking dish of sweet potato-topped cottage pie, partially scooped with a spoon.

Beef and lentil cottage pie

Nutrient dense, this is a great dish to help refuel the body after weekend sports. Easy to make ahead of time or even double and freeze for a later date.

Puff pastry squares topped with ground meat, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese, garnished with basil on a gray platter.

Puff pastry squares topped with ground meat, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese, garnished with basil on a gray platter.

Lamb and feta puffs

These are perfect for pot lucks and barbecues where you’re looking for something simple to make that packs big flavour. Make double the mince and freeze it to make these again at a later date.

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