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Inspiration No more spag bol… Summer mince recipes that slapNo more spag bol… Summer mince recipes that slap
Mince is the MVP of the family kitchen, but when summer hits, classics like shepherd’s pie and bolognese can feel a bit heavy. The good news? There’s a whole new way to do dinner with lighter, fresher mince recipes made for warm nights and easy eating.
From BBQ burgers to vibrant bowls and wraps, these recipes using mince are all about big flavour with minimal effort. Less time cooking, more time soaking up the sunshine? That’s the energy.
Quick and light mince recipes for summer
When the temperature’s up, dinner needs to be fast and fuss-free. These mince meals lean into fresh herbs, crunchy veg, and bold global flavours that won’t weigh you down. Think speedy stir-fries, rice paper rolls, and mince lettuce cups NZ-style that are perfect for hot evenings.
Mince taco recipes, nachos, and crowd-pleasing mince dishes
Summer is made for sharing, and mince is unbeatable for feeding a crowd. Build taco night around a mince taco recipe NZ families love, dish up a classic nacho mince recipe NZ-style, or give weeknight dinners a glow-up with lighter takes on nachos recipes NZ. These are the kind of mince dishes that disappear fast and keep everyone coming back for seconds. You’ll still find familiar favourites here, just reimagined for warmer days. From a lighter bolognese recipe NZ households know and love, to fresh spins that nod to shepherd’s pie recipe NZ comfort, these mince beef recipes prove that mince works in every season.
Lemongrass beef rice paper rolls
Few things scream summer more than rice paper rolls. Get the kids involved, let them pick the vegetables and help you roll them up. A little dipping sauce on the side is all you need.
Rendang smash tacos
The flavours of South East Asia are welcome come the height of summer and these smash tacos shortcut maximum flavour easily.
Fattoush with crispy lamb
This traditional Lebanese salad makes the most delicious light meal. The key is vibrant, crunchy vegetables and a few pita chips to make this salad noteworthy.
Herby omelette with lamb mince
This is protein-loaded and the herby lamb mixture can easily be made in advance, frozen into portions so dinner, lunch or even breakfast is easy to whip up.
Moroccan lamb wrap bowl
Indulge in a flavour-packed escape with this Moroccan Lamb Wrap Bowl, where spiced lamb mince and crunchy chickpeas mingle with a vibrant fresh salad inside a crunchy tortilla bowl.
Middle Eastern-style nachos
Swap regular nachos for this high protein, lighter version. Don’t be shy with the herbs, it’s what makes this dinner truly sing.
Beef chow mein
This colourful beef chow mein is a vibrant mix of iron-rich mince, rainbow veggies, and slurp-worthy noodles. Loaded with flavour and nutrition, it’s dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
No fold dumplings
These are simple, cooked in the air fryer and so tasty. Dial up the flavour if you like or keep them straight forward and simple.
Simple lamb koftas
Super quick and easy to shape, cook, and serve with herby couscous, flatbreads, or a dollop of yoghurt, weeknight magic at its finest.
Vietnamese beef banh mi
This bánh mì flips the script on ordinary, oven-baked beef meatballs infused with garlic, lemon zest, oyster sauce, and honey pack a tonne of flavour into a crunchy baguette.
Posted by Beef + Lamb New Zealand
