Lamb mince can be a great alternative to minced beef in a selection of recipes. Containing more omega 3, lamb can often be seen as a healthy red meat, even though it gets named as one of the fattier choices. With the help of our healthy and nutritious recipes, we can guide you in making lamb mince dishes that the whole family will enjoy! Discover a new diner time meal that you can make in 45 minutes or under!

Is Lamb Mince Healthier Than Minced Beef?

Lamb mince can be seen as healthier than minced beef, as it contains more omega 3 fatty acids. This being said, the same weight in meat can contain the same amount of calories, as they can both be grass-fed. This makes it important to distinguish how the meat was raised in order to factor whether one meat is healthier than the other.
 
Sharing the same category of red meat, beef and lamb mince contain heart healthy vitamins and minerals, such as iron, B12 and Zinc. It is often these vitamins, along with protein, that those who choose a non-meat diet lack.

Classic Lamb Mince Hotpot & Minted Peas

Collaborating together lamb, potatoes and vegetables, creates a classic lamb mince hotpot with minted peas. Using British lamb mince, this warming dish is perfect for the colder weather or when you fancy traditional comfort food.

• Cook time: 45 mins
• Allergens: Celery, Sulphites
• Cuisine: British
• Key ingredient: British lamb mince

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 497
• Protein: 33g
• Carbs: 44g
• Fat: 20g

This dish is a traditional British cuisine which can feed the whole family. Our recommended portion size for the recipe we have provided, would suit a family of four or a couple with leftovers. However many you choose to feed, this healthy lamb recipe can bring comfort with every mouthful.

Why We Love This Easy Lamb Mince Recipe

Lamb can be a great source of protein into your everyday diet. Similar to other red meats, lamb mince contains heart healthy vitamins and minerals such as protein, iron and zinc. These are all needed to contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Protein in particular helps to repair muscle damage, as well as keeping your muscles functioning properly. Over time without this vitamin, you may find yourself struggling with simple movements as your muscles become weaker. Incorporating lamb into your diet is easy, and can be done through our selection of healthy lamb mince recipes.

Ingredients

To create an easy lamb mince hot pot recipe, that’s bursting with flavour, you will need these ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (Sulphites)
• 3 x carrot
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 1 garlic clove
• 500g lamb mince
• 1 handful of fresh mint
• 1 brown onion
• 300g fresh peas
• 3 large white potato
• 1 beef stock cube (Celery)
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 tsp dried thyme

Quick Lamb Mince Recipe Instructions

You can cook this delicious lamb mince recipe in just 45 minutes! To get started follow these easy instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 8 and boil a kettle. Dissolve the stock cube in a jug with 250ml boiling water. Thinly slice the potatoes, place into a medium saucepan and cover with salted boiling water. Par-boil for just 7-8 mins, until slightly softened but not cooked through, then drain and steam dry.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan with 2tsp oil on a medium-high heat. Add the lamb mince, cook for 5-7 mins, stirring often, until brown and turning crisp at the edges. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
3. Peel and finely dice the onion, peel and dice the carrot into 2cm pieces, crush or finely grate the garlic. Roughly chop the mint leaves.
4. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and just 1 tsp thyme to the lamb mince, cook for 5 mins, until veggies soften, then add the tomato puree and cornflour, cook for a further 30 seconds, then add the stock and vinegar. Add a pinch of fresh mint. Simmer for 5 mins until thickening.
5. Pour the lamb mixture into an ovenproof dish. Arrange the potatoes over the top. Drizzle with 3 tsp oil and sprinkle with remaining dried thyme, season with sea salt and black pepper. Bake for 20 mins, until the potatoes are golden.
6. Re-boil a kettle. When the hot pot is almost ready, place the peas and remaining chopped mint leaves into the saucepan from earlier, cover the peas with boiling water and boil for 4 mins then drain.
7. Serve the hotpot with the minted peas alongside.

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Spiced Lamb Burger, Harissa Wedges & Yoghurt

Perfect for a warm summer’s day dinner, uncover our recipe for spice lamb burger, harissa wedges and yoghurt. The flavours of this Middle Eastern cuisine include the classic mint and lamb, but not as you know it! Giving it a twist, we have used a fresh herb infused yoghurt sauce, with grass-fed lamb patties, which are spiced in cumin and grilled until golden. 

• Cook time: 30 mins
• Allergens: Sulphites
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern
• Key ingredient: Free-range heritage breed Yorkshire lamb

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 607
• Protein: 36g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fat: 33g

With every mouthful you can experience the spiced flavours of the lamb mince mixed with the cooling yoghurt. For this recipe, our recommended portion size is enough to feed two people. If more family or friends are joining, simply double the quantities which makes enough for a family of four.

Why We Love This Lamb Mince Burger Recipe

Harissa paste is a great accompaniment to our lamb mince recipe, as it can provide numerous health benefits that you may not know about. One of the main elements inside harissa paste is capsaicin. This is what makes chilis spicy! As an antioxidant, capsaicin can also boost your metabolism, while also improving your heart health. If that’s not enough, harissa paste is also lower in sodium than most hot sauces, which is important for those monitoring their blood pressure or salt intake!

Spicy Lamb Mince Burger Ingredients

For a light and spicy lamb minced burger recipe, you will need these ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (Sulphites)
• 1 baby cucumber
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp harissa paste
• 300g lamb mince
• 1 handful of fresh mint
• 1 red onion
• 400g baby white potatoes
• 120g baby plum tomatoes
• 80g coconut yoghurt

Instructions on How to Cook a Lamb Mince Burger

Being able to cook this dish in just 30 minutes, means you can focus on other important tasks you may have to do. To start, follow these seven simple instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200C / fan 180C / gas mark 6. Cut the baby white potatoes into wedges. Place the potatoes in a saucepan with a pinch of sea salt, cover with boiling water and boil for 10 mins.
2. Drain the potatoes. Place in a large bowl with 1/2 tbsp oil, the harissa paste (to taste) and a pinch of sea salt. Coat the potatoes in the harissa then place on a baking tray in the oven, cooking for 15-20 mins, until turning golden.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the lamb mince with the ground cumin and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Form the mince into two burger shapes, around 1cm thick.
4. Using a peeler, slice a few long, thin strips from the baby cucumber and set aside for the burgers. Make the salad; dice the red onion (use as much as desired), cherry tomatoes and the remaining cucumber. Place in a bowl and mix with three-quarters of the apple cider vinegar and 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
5. Heat a frying pan (or griddle pan) on a medium-high heat and fry the burgers for 4-5 mins on each side until cooked through. Leave to rest for a few minutes.
6. Thinly slice the fresh mint, discarding the stalks. Mix the coconut yoghurt with the mint and the remaining apple cider vinegar. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
7. Place the burgers on two warm plates, then top with the mint yoghurt and cucumber ribbons. Spoon the salad and harissa wedges alongside.

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Middle Eastern Aubergine, Lamb & Pomegranate

Allow your knife and fork to slide through our delicious Middle Eastern aubergine, lamb and pomegranate recipe. Roasted until gooey, aubergine is an ideal partner for our pan-fried, pasture-grazed lamb. We fragranced it with garlic, cinnamon, smoked paprika and cumin. To serve, drizzle over a cooling yoghurt sauce and sprinkle with juicy pomegranate seeds.

• Cook time: 30 mins
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern
• Key ingredient: Flavourful British pasture-grazed lamb

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 633
• Protein: 39g
• Carbs: 41g
• Fat: 33g

Our lamb mince recipe is a big enough portion to suit a couple or an individual with a portion left for the following day. If you want to make this recipe a suitable vegan or vegetarian recipe, simply swap out the lamb for a meat alternative! The flavours will be delicious either way!

Why We Love This Middle Eastern Lamb Mince Recipe

Aubergines can provide your body with a great source of fibre while being relatively low in fat. It’s for this reason they are recommended for those managing type 2 diabetes. These vegetables have also been found to be a good source of vitamins B1, B6 and potassium, while also having antioxidant properties within their skin. Incorporating antioxidants into your body could help to fight off many diseases.

Middle Eastern Lamb Mince Ingredients

To pack this Middle Eastern lamb mince full of flavour, the ingredients you will need are: 

• 2 aubergine
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 40g kale
• 1 garlic clove
• 300g lamb mince
• 1 brown onion
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 200g passata
• 1 pomegranate (use half)
• 1 tbsp Belazu sundried tomato paste
• 4 tbsp tomato puree
• 80g coconut yoghurt

Instructions on How to Cook Middle Eastern Lamb Mince

To make this healthy recipe using lamb mince, follow our seven simple steps. 

1. Preheat the oven to 220C / fan 200C / gas mark 7 and boil a kettle. Cut the aubergines in half lengthways and lay on a baking tray, flesh-side up. Slice diagonally into the aubergine, 1cm deep, to create a crisscross pattern. Drizzle 1/2 tsp oil over the aubergine halves; sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook in the oven for 20-25 mins, until soft.
2. Dice the onion. Finely chop the garlic. Heat a medium-sized pan with 1/2 tsp oil on a medium heat, and cook the onion for 5 mins. Add the garlic, cinnamon, smoked paprika, cumin and lamb mince. Stir. Cook for 10 mins, until the lamb mince is browning.
3. Meanwhile, cut the pomegranate in half and remove the seeds. Reserve for later.
4. Add the sundried tomato paste, passata, tomato puree and 150ml boiling water to the pan. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Roughly tear the kale and add to the pan. Simmer for a further 10 mins to reduce the sauce.
5. Add the coconut yoghurt and 2-4 tbsp cold water to a small bowl. Stir well until it reaches a drizzling consistency.
6. Remove the aubergines from the oven. Scoop out most of the flesh from the middle using a spoon and fork. Add the aubergine flesh to the lamb mince and mix.
7. To serve, place the aubergines on warm plates and top with the lamb mince. Garnish with a drizzle of yoghurt and scatter with pomegranate seeds.

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