25 ways to use Mince / Ground Beef on slimming world

Beef mince is so versatile and delicious, it's no huge wonder it's a staple for those following the slimming world plan. When 5% fat or lower, it is free to enjoy on slimming world. There are plenty of recipes out there which incorporate speed foods, other free foods and healthy extras to allow for a ton of variety when deciding how to use your bumper pack of mince :) You can also freeze most meals made with beef mince for up to 3 months. Lots of potential for bulk cooking and economically friendly too. 

1. Taco Chips / Nacho Style Fries
2. Spaghetti Bolognese
3. Cottage Pie
4. Doner Kebabs
5. Stuffed Bell Peppers
6. Chilli con carne
7. Soft beef Tacos
8. Burgers
9. Big Mac in a bowl
10. Meatloaf
11. Classic Lasagne
12. Beef burrito cups
13. Minced Beef Hotpot
14. Minced Beef Fajitas
15. Beef Burrito
16. Cornish Pasty
17. Meatball Marinara
18. Spaghetti & Meatballs
19. Spicy meatball pasta
20. Meat feast pizza
21. Beef koftas
22. Taco Lasagne
23. Sweet soy beef lettuce cups
24. Spicy beef pizza (wholegrain wrap base)
25. Beef Ziti Bake

For those wanting an even lower calorie option, try swapping out the beef mince with turkey mince -- a lot of the above will work beautifully with it.  

What are your favourite beef recipes? Comment below! 

Syn Free Dirty Rice

Dirty rice is a recent phenomenon in slimming world circles, due to it being a delicious and inexpensive option for lunch or dinner. This dirty rice dish has origins in the "Dirty South", the southern states of America such as Georgia, Louisiana and Alabama, known for hearty and fulfilling soul food. 

For this reason, my spin on dirty rice is an adaptation of a Louisiana recipe. The below quantities will make four servings.

Ingredients

• Frylight 
• 1/2 lb 5% pork mince
• 1/2 cup sliced onions (I used white onions and spring onions)
• 1/2 cup sliced red pepper
• Finely sliced jalapeno pepper (1/2 tbsp would be mild, a full tbsp for medium, etc)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 3/4 cup beef stock
• 3 tsps Schwartz Smoky Cajun mix OR 
• 1/4 tsp cumin / 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper / 1/2 tsp cajun powder
• Pinch of salt
• Dash of Tabasco or Franks Hot Sauce to taste

Method:

1. Pre-cook the long grain rice until fluffy, and set aside.
2. Spray a large skillet or frying pan with frylight.
3. When the pan is hot, add the peppers, onion and pork mince and allow them to saute.
4. Add the bay leaves, jalapenos and spices and stir through the ingredients for a further 2-3 minutes until the smell of the spices fills the room! 
5. Add the beef stock and rice and cook for a further 3 minutes, stirring throughout.
6. Serve in a bowl, with tabasco or hot sauce to taste.

TOP TIPS:

• If you want to make this recipe even more authentic, ask the butcher for chicken liver instead of pork mince, this is what gives the rice the true "dirty" look.
• Beef mince can be used if you can't get pork mince.
• For an extra protein boost or a bit of showmanship, crack an egg on top for the last 4 minutes.
• If you're on an Extra Easy SP day, swap out the rice for cauliflower rice

Would love to hear what you think of this recipe, let us know in the comments.

You might also like to try our Nando's inspired spicy rice recipe next!