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Thai Spicy Minced Beef

Very tasty dish, served as part of a a Thai banquet or as an entree or main.

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There’s something to be said for the homeliness of a meatball dish. Unassuming yet ultimately satisfying in every way, meatballs are the quiet achiever of the dinner menu. This pork meatballs recipe is no exception. Hearty and wholesome, this dish is best served alongside some warm crusty bread, a crisp salad, and some good company. How to make pork meatballs: key tips One of my favourite things about this recipe is that you get your hands dirty and bring the mixture together with your own elbow grease. For me, mixing in this way has always made the final meal feel so much more satisfying. Just be sure to do this step thoroughly so that all the ingredients are evenly distributed - you don’t want a ball with a huge chunk of garlic! What goes into our pork meatballs recipe? Obviously, you’re going to need pork mince. As always, good quality stuff tastes better. So if you’ve got the resources, I would recommend pasture-raised pork, potentially from a specialty butcher. We’ve used store-bought tomato-based pasta sauce, but you can make your own if you like. I love to pair this recipe with some homemade bread and a simple rocket, parmesan and sun-dried tomato salad. Recipe and photo by Greer Worsley with additional notes by the Australia’s Best Recipes team.

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Oven-Baked Mince and Cheese Risotto

An easy and yummy way to eat mince and cheese.

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Baked cheesy meatballs

A tasty and simple recipe that's sure to be a winner with the whole family.

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Best Tuna Pasta

A creamy tuna dish that my family and anyone who tries it loves.

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Creamy Tuna Pasta

A very economical, tasty, creamy tuna pasta dish that I'm sure everyone will love.

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Creamy country chicken savoury mince

Put this light and creamy mince and pasta dish on to cook when you get home of a weeknight evening, then sit your family down to a bowl of comfort food in under an hour.

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Mum's Shepherd's pie

This is a golden oldie, tried and tested many times over. It's delicious.

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French onion savoury mince

A packet of French onion soup mix gives this savoury mince some extra flavour, and baked with a cheesy topping in the oven, it’ll be a hit with the whole family.

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Curried Mince and Potato Stew

A warming stew for chilly nights.

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Beef mince and noodle stir-fry

A beef mince stir-fry that is easily adapted.

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French Onion Mince

A very tasty budget-stretching dinner.

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Taco Mince

Taco mince

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One-pan creamy tuna and leek pasta bake

This all-in-one creamy tuna pasta bake is an easy mid-week dinner the whole family will enjoy.

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Mexican beef mince

Mexican Mondays could extend all week once you taste this spicy mince. After all, you could have it on rice on Monday, use it for tacos on Tuesday, burritos on Wednesday, nachos on Thursday, and so on. Olé! How to make Mexican beef mince: key tips Cook the onion over medium heat, then the mince over medium-high heat, breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon, until browned. Reduce the heat back to medium when you return the onion to the pan and add the spices. Cook, stirring, so that nothing catches on the base of the pan and burns. When you add the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat again to medium-low, then cook, stirring occasionally, until all the flavours combine and the sauce reduces to your desired consistency. You won’t want it too runny or you’ll find it running down your arms as you bite into your tacos! Key ingredients in this Mexican beef mince recipe Opt for a leaner beef mince for this recipe. As the mince is the ‘star’, you won’t want it dripping with fat. Red kidney beans are nutritious and a staple Mexican bean. You could also use black beans, if you prefer. The spices all combine to give you that typically moreish Mexican flavour. Go ahead and add more chilli if you like the heat! Instead of water, you could use beef stock for extra seasoning and flavour. Extend your Mexican feast with more Mexican recipes and some Mexican drinks! This recipe was originally submitted by juliem77, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.