There is no denying the popularity of lamb meat in Australia. But with rising costs of everything at the moment for some it feels out of reach to include in your regular diet. Introducing – lamb mince! It’s not only versatile for a range of different meals and cuisines, but it’s much more affordable and can fit into many budgets.
Lamb is a wonderfully flavoursome meat that can be incorporated into many dishes. It goes brilliantly with Moroccan, Greek and Middle Eastern Spices, but is also a common ingredient in burgers, sausage rolls and meat pies.
If you want to speed up the cooking process for mid-week meals, go for a fresh lamb mince from your butcher or supermarket. We’ve pulled together a selection of our favourite lamb mince recipes for quick, tasty, flavour-packed family dinners.
From our lamb, spinach and fetta family pie, to our stuffed vine leaves and Turkish flat-breads, there is something for every tastebud here.
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Air fryer lamb kofta with green tahini
Bring your A-game to the dinner table with this quick & healthy meal.
Gluten free lamb pastizzi
A tasty gluten-free snack.
Leftover lamb pot pies with mushy peas
Fight food waste and make a hearty lunch.
Lamb, spinach & fetta pie
Take a slice of the pie.
Lamb, eggplant and haloumi sausage rolls
It’s a long way to the shop…
Italian meatballs with eggplant puree & tomato salsa
A fresh and tasty meal idea.
Baked eggs with spiced lamb
Cooked over hot coals or on a camp stove, this spiced lamb mince recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed lots of happy campers.
Curried lamb & spinach samosas
An Indian street food favourite.
Lamb and mint meatballs with risoni
Juicy lamb meatballs with risoni and passata to create a mouth-watering winter meal.
Lamb kofta with cucumber yoghurt
Perfect for a tapas plate or light lunch, these lamb koftas go perfectly with the fresh cucumber yoghurt and warm pitta bread.
Lamb kofta with yoghurt
Try our Middle Eastern lamb kofta with spiced yoghurt and salad for a fresh and flavourful low-carb meal.
Lamb and bean nachos with salsa fresca
Take your taste-buds to Mexico with these cheesy lamb and bean nachos and zesty salsa fresca – easy to make and super delicious!
Roasted eggplant with spiced lamb
Silky eggplant and crunchy cauliflower topped with spiced minced lamb – delish! This dish is a stand out winner for a quick and easy midweek dinner. And it’s great for diabetics.
Lamb and silverbeet cannelloni
Roll up this tubular pasta classic filled with a mouthwatering combination of minced lamb, silver beet, cheese and herbs.
Tomato and mince pies
All the satisfaction of a classic mince pie, with the tart addition of tomato, all encased in a crispy filo shell.
Beetroot and lamb flatbreads with tahini yoghurt
Spice up your lunch with this Turkish style pizza, with chunks of beetroot, cherry tomatoes, and tahini yoghurt spooned on top. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.
Spicy lamb, spinach and fetta pizzas
Packed full of flavour and spice, this Moroccan style lamb pizza is perfect for lunch – They’d also make great party and picnic food.
Rocket and tomato lamb burritos
A delicious light Mexican inspired meal for the whole family to enjoy putting together.
Lamb kofta plate
This healthy and hearty lamb kofta plate is perfect for dinner tonight – full of fresh, wholesome ingredients and exciting flavours. Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.
Cantonese lamb patties
Feed the family these delicious and nourishing Cantonese inspired lamb patties – packed full of fresh and authentic Asian flavours, this is sure to be a family favourite in no time!
Mini shepherd’s pies with cheesy potato topping
Try these traditional British cottage pies, topped with cheesy, creamy mashed potato and served in four individual ramekins. Great partnered with a rosemary salad.
Shepherd’s pie
Family and friends will flock to your table for this dish.
Middle eastern-style pizza
Packed full of flavour and spice, this Middle Eastern style lamb pizza is perfect for wowing your guests. This dish is divine served topped with Greek yoghurt and sprinkled with fresh mint, parsley and sumac.
Minted lamb potato-top bake
Add your own twist to shepherd’s pie — try kumara mash and minted peas.
Lebanese lamb burgers
Add some spice to your classic burger with these lamb mince patties, filled with chilli-paste, garlic, and topped off with some Greek-style yoghurt.
Mongolian lamb with wombok
This recipe could also be made with sliced lamb steaks. Note
Middle eastern meatloaf
Uncooked meatloaf suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Lamb and spinach gozleme
This gorgeous Turkish gozleme recipe is complete with a a buttery homemade pastry and a spicy lamb, spinach and feta filling. Serve with a drizzle of lemon for an easy lunch or dinner.
Lamb kefta tagine
Sure to become a firm family favourite, this dish combines the comfort of meatballs with the adventurous flavours of North Africa.
Lamb spanakopita
A heartier version of a classic spanakopita with the addition of tender lamb.
Lamb kebabs (keftas)
This tasty lamb mince kebabs are spiced with cumin and ginger, and enlivened by mint and lemon. Quick, easy and a delicious mid-week meal.
Baked lamb and sage crêpes
Casserole bakes are so simple to prepare, and great for family meals. One dish wonders never looked so wonderful.
Barbecued moroccan lamb patties
These sizzling patties are delicious with a dollop of cooling tzatziki and warm flatbread.
Lamb keema
Traditionally a spiced mince curry with peas, and often potatoes. Leftover keema can be used to make samosas.
Layered vine leaves, eggplant and lamb
Baharat is an Arab spice mix which usually contains allspice, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, dried coriander, cumin, nutmeg and chilli. Note
Lamb kofta with chilli tomato and yogurt sauce
Soak 18 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent scorching during cooking, or cover the ends with foil. Note
Keema with green chilli and tomato
To freeze complete recipe to the end of step 2. Transfer to an airtight container. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a saucepan and continue from step 3. Note
Lamb and tomato pide
Pide is a Turkish-style pizza, usually stuffed with a spiced lamb filling.
Minty lamb burgers
Patties tend to shrink when cooking, so make sure you make them about 12cm (4¾-inch) in diameter. Note
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