Mince recipes for kids

You can buy lamb, beef or turkey mince and whip it up into a delicious family meal in no time at all...

Pork mince & pasta bake

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 6 Ratings

A tasty variation on lasagne, using pork mince and pasta shapes...

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy

Baby beef stew

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 7 Ratings

Red meat is a good source of easily absorbed iron, which babies need for growth and brain development...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

Baby Bolognese

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Introduce your little one to this family favourite with our baby-friendly Bolognese

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Basil meatballs

These delicious herby meatballs are quick and easy to make

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Beef fajitas

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Chill con carne wrapped in soft flour tortillas with cheese and veggies

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy

BLW chunky chilli con carne

★★★★☆ Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

The general idea is to have chunks of mince and vegetables in the finished dish, rather than it all broken up...

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

Bobotie

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Make this classic dish from South Africa: spiced mince with a rich and creamy topping

  • 55 Mins
  • Easy

Chilli con carne for kids

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 15 Ratings

A traditional chilli con carne dish using beef or turkey mince. All in one pot to make. Perfect for kids.

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Cottage pie for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

This cottage pie recipe is perfect for all the family to enjoy – similar to shepherds pie...

  • 1 Hr 30 Mins
  • Medium

Easy homemade burgers for kids

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

These quick and easy beef burgers are a true alternative to junk food...

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy

Easy lasagne for kids

★★★★☆ Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars. 9 Ratings

A great 'all-in-one' meal that freezes well so can be made in bulk and put in the freezer for another day...

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Medium

Easy macaroni casserole

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A delicious alternative to macaroni cheese

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy

Easy savoury mince for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Savoury mince - this is a very versatile recipe and can be cooked on the hob, in the oven or in a slow cooker (crockpot)...

  • 1 Hr 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Gluten free meatballs

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

This is a delicious meatball recipe that is gluten and egg free..

  • 45 Mins
  • Medium
  • Gluten Free

IKEA meatballs

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Make your own IKEA meatballs in Swedish cream sauce

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy

Irish stew (made with minced beef)

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Traditional Irish stew is made with lamb or mutton, but if you prefer you can use beef...

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy

Keema curry

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

This is a really quick, cheap and easy recipe – make it as spicy as you like!

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Lamb burgers (gluten free)

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Delicious burgers with potato wedges & coleslaw - this is one of my granddaughters favourites...

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Lamb kofta kebabs

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

Delicious kebabs best served with a pitta, salad and raita...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Lamb koftas - Amanda Grant

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Try Amanda Grant's easy and delicious recipe for lamb koftas...

  • 1 Hr 10 Mins
  • Easy

Meatloaf

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

It sounds very old fashioned but children and grown ups still love it...

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Mexican lasagne - My Daddy Cooks

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

A twist on two classic dishes - chilli con carne & lasagne - a big winner every time...

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy

Mighty meatballs

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

These are great served with pasta or mash for a quick dinner...

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Mince and sweet potato pie for kids

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

It's based on a shepherd's pie type recipe, but with some additions and changes...

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy

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