What to Cook with Minced Meat: 20 Quick and Delicious Recipes
If you can't imagine your life without meat, but dealing with a whole piece isn't always convenient or you don't have enough time – there's a solution! Freeze several portions of minced meat in advance – they thaw faster and are easier to cook. And we've already gathered 20 quick and delicious recipes for you, for what to cook with minced meat for all occasions!
1. Lazy Cabbage Rolls
When you don't feel like dealing with cabbage leaves, everything can be done faster and easier!
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 400 g cabbage, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 0.5 cup rice, 1 egg, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 3 tbsp sour cream, garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the cabbage and pour boiling water over it, cook the rice, chop the carrots, onion, and garlic, and lightly fry them. Mix all ingredients with minced meat, egg, and spices, form into meatballs and place in a baking dish.
Pour over a sauce made from tomato paste and sour cream, which can be thinned with water to the desired consistency. Bake the dish for an hour at 180 degrees to ensure it's well stewed.
2. Pasta Bolognese
Italian classic at your disposal!
You will need: 900 g minced meat, a pack of spaghetti, 300 g onions, 100 g tomato paste, 250 ml broth, 100 g tomatoes, cheese, spices and herbs, olive oil.
Preparation: Peel, chop, and fry the onion with garlic, and in the meantime, cook the spaghetti. Fry the minced meat, constantly breaking up lumps and stirring. Mix it with tomatoes pureed in a blender, tomato paste, and chopped herbs. Simmer the mixture for a couple of minutes, adding broth to achieve the desired consistency, and serve with pasta.
3. Conchiglioni with Minced Meat
Shell-shaped pasta is great because it's very easy to stuff!
You will need: Conchiglioni pasta, 200 g minced meat, 100 g sour cream, 100 g cheese, 200 ml cream, garlic and herbs.
Preparation: Fry the minced meat with garlic, making sure it doesn't clump, and in the meantime, cook the pasta until al dente. Mix the minced meat with cheese and stuff into the shells. Place in a baking dish, pour over a sauce made from cream, sour cream, herbs, and spices, and bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
4. Zucchini Casserole
Young zucchini with minced meat – an ideal combination for any casserole!
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 400 g minced meat, 6 tomatoes, 3 onions, 3 eggs, 150 g sour cream, 2 tbsp tomato paste, cheese.
Preparation: Fry the minced meat with onion and tomato paste, and in the meantime, grate the zucchini and squeeze out the juice. Slice the tomatoes into rounds and whisk the sour cream with eggs and spices. Layer the ingredients in a baking dish, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees.
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5. Burrito
Discover new facets of Mexican cuisine, because minced meat is one of its main ingredients!
You will need: 300 g minced meat, 100 g corn, 150 g canned beans, 1 bell pepper, half a sweet onion, 50 g sour cream, garlic, spices, cheddar, 2 tbsp BBQ sauce, tortillas.
Preparation: Fry the minced meat with onion, then add corn, beans, bell pepper, all spices, and a little cheese. Lay out the tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and wrap the filling. Burritos can be fried in a pan or eaten as is.
6. Mexican Soup
Another delicious Mexican recipe with minced meat that simply cannot be overlooked!
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 400 g tomatoes, 1 can tomato paste, 1 can beans, 1 can corn, 2 carrots, 2 bell peppers, 1 chili pepper, 1 onion.
Preparation: Cooking this soup is super easy: fry the minced meat with onion, add all other ingredients, and simmer, thinning with water to the desired consistency.
7. Potato Casserole with Minced Meat
If you need a delicious, quick, and hearty dish with potatoes and minced meat – this is it!
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 500 g minced meat, 350 g tomatoes, onion, cheese, butter, and spices.
Preparation: Boil the potatoes, and in the meantime, chop the onion and fry it with tomatoes. Mash the potatoes with butter and layer both components in a baking dish. Top with grated cheese and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees.
8. Meatballs
Classic meatballs with rice turn out just like mom used to make!
You will need: 700 g mixed minced meat, 2 onions, 100 g rice, 100 g each of sour cream and tomato paste, 1 egg, spices, herbs, flour.
Preparation: Cook the rice until al dente, and in the meantime, chop and fry the onion. Mix the minced meat with onion, rice, egg, and spices, and form into meatballs. To prevent them from sticking, roll each in flour. Place the meatballs in a baking dish or a deep pot, pour over a sauce made from sour cream, tomato paste, and water, and cook for about an hour.
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9. Pancakes with Meat
Fragrant and thin pancakes with minced meat will make a complete main course!
You will need: 400 g minced meat, 3 eggs, 1.5 cups milk, 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 cup boiling water, 1 onion, sugar, salt, spices.
Preparation: Fry the minced meat with onion and spices, and in the meantime, prepare the batter from eggs, sugar, salt, milk, and boiling water. Add flour gradually to get the right consistency and avoid lumps. Fry the pancakes and wrap the filling in them to form envelopes.
10. Navy-Style Pasta
A simple and quick homemade recipe that has successfully stood the test of time!
You will need: 600 g minced meat, 300 g pasta, 1 onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, garlic, spices.
Preparation: Fry the minced meat with onion, garlic, and spices, then simmer it with tomato paste for a couple of minutes. Add the pasta, cooked until al dente, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
11. Cutlets with Herbs
Regular cutlets will be much more interesting if you add a bunch of your favorite herbs to them!
You will need: 500 g minced meat, a bunch of herbs, 1 egg, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp sour cream, 50 g butter, spices.
Preparation: These cutlets are prepared exactly like regular ones. Mix all components, add flour to achieve the desired consistency, spoon them into a frying pan, and fry in butter.
12. Breaded Cutlets
Another delicious and simple interpretation of homemade cutlets!
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 1 onion, 1 egg, 150 ml milk, 2 slices white bread, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Soak the bread in milk and mash it into a pulp, mix with minced meat, grated onion, egg, and spices. Form into cutlets and roll each in breadcrumbs before frying.
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13. Scotch Eggs
You'll definitely surprise everyone at home with this dish!
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 5 eggs, 2 tbsp flour, breadcrumbs, oil, and spices.
Preparation: Boil 4 eggs, and in the meantime, divide the minced meat into 4 portions and form into flat patties. Wrap a hard-boiled egg in each, and whisk the last egg to brush over the balls. Roll the balls in flour with spices, refrigerate for 10 minutes, and fry in a deep pan, as if deep-frying.
14. Stuffed Eggplants
You can stuff almost any vegetable with meat, and it pairs perfectly with eggplants!
You will need: 200 g minced meat, 200 g mushrooms, 200 g cheese, 2 eggplants, 2 onions, spices.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants in half, scoop out the flesh to make "boats," salt them, and set aside. In the meantime, chop and fry the onion with mushrooms, minced meat, and spices. Fill the eggplant boats, bake for half an hour at 220 degrees, sprinkle with cheese, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
15. Dough Rolls
If you love homemade dumplings, this is their quick and lazy version!
You will need: 900 g flour, 600 g minced meat, 10 tbsp water, 2 eggs, onion, spices.
Preparation: Sift the flour, mix it with egg and water until a smooth dough forms, and let it rest for half an hour. Mix the minced meat with onion and spices, roll out the dough thinly (about 1 mm), and roll up the meat rolls. You can slice them or cook them whole, fry them, or bake them with vegetables.
16. Green Beans with Egg
A simple and hearty dish with minced meat that is equally good for breakfast or dinner.
You will need: 100 g minced meat, 300 g green beans, 2 eggs, onion, garlic, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, spices.
Preparation: Rinse and chop the beans, parboil them slightly, and in the meantime, fry the minced meat with onion and garlic. Add the beans, fry for another couple of minutes, pour in the beaten eggs, and cook until done.
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17. Cutlets with Potatoes
The third and final variation on the theme of fragrant homemade cutlets for today!
You will need: 500 g minced meat, 1 kg potatoes, 2 eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs, cheese, spices.
Preparation: Boil and grate the potatoes, mix them with minced meat, spices, cheese, and eggs. Let the mixture sit in the cold for about 20 minutes, form into cutlets, dip in breadcrumbs, and fry.
18. Ramen with Minced Meat
An original recipe for the most popular Japanese soup!
You will need: 800 ml broth, 250 g noodles, 300 g minced meat, garlic, 50 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp miso paste, 2 eggs, green onions, brown sugar, sesame oil, spices.
Preparation: Add chopped garlic and spices to sesame oil, and fry the minced meat with soy sauce and a pinch of brown sugar. Heat the broth and add miso paste and a little soy sauce. Cook the noodles, chop the green onions, and halve the boiled eggs. Arrange all ingredients beautifully in one bowl.
19. Cauliflower with Béchamel Sauce
Béchamel pairs perfectly with minced meat and vegetables!
You will need: 450 g minced meat, 500 g cauliflower, 2 onions, garlic, cheese, 300 ml milk, 1 tbsp breadcrumbs, flour, butter, spices.
Preparation: Fry the onion with minced meat and spices, and parboil the cauliflower to soften it. Melt the butter, mix it with flour, add milk, and whisk until smooth, without lumps.
Return the mixture to low heat, add cheese, and cook, stirring, until smooth. Place the minced meat in a baking dish, top with cauliflower, pour over the sauce, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees.
20. Eggplants with Minced Meat
You can cook more than just "boats" from eggplants and minced meat!
You will need: 2 eggplants, 500 g minced meat, 4 tomatoes, onion, 250 g tomato paste, spices.
Preparation: Slice the vegetables into rounds, mix the minced meat with spices, and layer the ingredients. First eggplant, then spices, minced meat, tomato sauce, onion, minced meat, sauce, tomatoes, and spices again. Bake the dish for half an hour at 180 degrees.
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