Meat · raw

Minced beef

Also called beef mince, ground beef, hamburger meat

Ground beef, usually 10-20% fat; browns into savoury crumbles for ragù, chilli, tacos and burgers, and binds well for meatballs.

Gluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodMinced lamb

    Richer and gamier; changes the flavour noticeably.

  • T2 · GoodMinced pork

    Milder, sweeter and paler; less beefy depth.

  • T2 · GoodPlant-based mince

    Vegan and leaner; brown well and add umami such as soy or tomato paste.

  • T3 · In a pinchMinced turkey

    Much leaner and milder; add fat and stronger seasoning.

  • T3 · In a pinchTextured vegetable protein

    Rehydrate in stock first; chewy with no fat or meaty juices. (use 0.4× the amount)

Cook with Minced beef

★ Approved
Main · SICHUAN · CHINA — 35 MIN

Mapo Tofu

Total35 min
Main · TURKISH · TURKEY — 45 MIN

Adana Kebab

Total45 min