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Inspiration No more spag bol… Summer mince recipes that slapNo more spag bol… Summer mince recipes that slap
We all know mince is the MVP of the family kitchen but come summer, classics like cottage pie and spaghetti Bolognese can feel a bit heavy. Luckily, mince is quick to cook, easy to prep, and ridiculously versatile, making it the perfect ingredient for lighter, brighter meals.
Think tacos on the deck, juicy burgers on the BBQ, and lettuce cups loaded with flavour. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just trying to keep the kids happy, beef and lamb mince bring the goods — minus the kitchen chaos. Less time cooking, more time soaking up the sunshine? Yes please!
Lemongrass beef rice paper rolls
Few things scream summer more than rice paper rolls. Get the kids involved, let them pick the vegetables and help you roll them up. A little dipping sauce on the side is all you need.
Rendang smash tacos
The flavours of South East Asia are welcome come the height of summer and these smash tacos shortcut maximum flavour easily.
Fattoush with crispy lamb
This traditional Lebanese salad makes the most delicious light meal. The key is vibrant, crunchy vegetables and a few pita chips to make this salad noteworthy.
Herby omelette with lamb mince
This is protein-loaded and the herby lamb mixture can easily be made in advance, frozen into portions so dinner, lunch or even breakfast is easy to whip up.
Moroccan lamb wrap bowl
Indulge in a flavour-packed escape with this Moroccan Lamb Wrap Bowl, where spiced lamb mince and crunchy chickpeas mingle with a vibrant fresh salad inside a crunchy tortilla bowl.
Middle Eastern-style nachos
Swap regular nachos for this high protein, lighter version. Don’t be shy with the herbs, it’s what makes this dinner truly sing.
Beef chow mein
This colourful beef chow mein is a vibrant mix of iron-rich mince, rainbow veggies, and slurp-worthy noodles. Loaded with flavour and nutrition, it’s dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
No fold dumplings
These are simple, cooked in the air fryer and so tasty. Dial up the flavour if you like or keep them straight forward and simple.
Simple lamb koftas
Super quick and easy to shape, cook, and serve with herby couscous, flatbreads, or a dollop of yoghurt, weeknight magic at its finest.
Vietnamese beef banh mi
This bánh mì flips the script on ordinary, oven-baked beef meatballs infused with garlic, lemon zest, oyster sauce, and honey pack a tonne of flavour into a crunchy baguette.
Posted by Beef + Lamb New Zealand
