Minced meat has
many advantages and is very popular in home cookbooks
since it allows for multiple uses and is always welcome in various preparations due to
its low cost
.
It is always advisable
to buy it freshly ground
, to be sure of its freshness.
There is the
classic or common one, which is made with leftovers from various cuts
and contains a high percentage of fat, and
the special one, in which the client decides which cut
- usually lean - is going to be processed.
Being able to choose which meat to grind and being able to make a blend of two or more cuts is an extra benefit that must be taken into account when choosing a recipe with minced meat.
What types of meat are used for mincing
Each style of meat is indicated for different preparations, it depends on the amount of fat and tenderness, Let's see.
The choice of meat is essential for the result of the recipe.
Roast beef:
it is juicy and with some fat.
It is used for cakes, meat bread and meatballs.
Shoulder:
mild flavor and lean texture.
Ideal for cooking closed or open patties and hamburgers.
Popcorn or turtle:
as juicy as the previous one, but leaner.
It is the cut indicated for long cooking.
Loin ball:
it has practically no fat.
It is ideal for dishes that contain raw meat, such as raw keppe or tartare.
How and how much to keep it
Minced meat
should be kept for a short time
(always in the refrigerator), because in contact with oxygen it turns dark.
That is why it must be stored covered or in containers.
It can be put in the freezer, very well wrapped in special bags or containers.
Always remember to label the date of the bite.
It is kept for 3 months.
If you want to defrost it, it is best to put it in the refrigerator first.
How to add flavor to minced meat
The use of spices enhances the flavor of the preparation.
Once you have chosen the dish to cook, you can
maximize the flavor of the meat with some mixtures.
The addition of pork to the vaccine enriches the preparation.
This union is very typical of hamburgers.
You can also use crumbled chorizo or barbecue sausage, to generate flavors with a different touch.
Of course, the addition of spices will also help create special aromas.
We share recipes so that you can cook deliciously and at the same time take care of your pocket.
1. Recipe for meat empanadas
Baked meat empanadas.
A sautéed onion and bell pepper along with minced meat make an unbeatable filling.
As always, seasonings are key.
Look at the step by step of the meat empanadas recipe
2. Potato cake recipe
Mashed potatoes and minced meat.
An easy dish to prepare, ideal for winter days.
A simple, economical and profitable formula.
Also try it with mashed sweet potato or pumpkin.
Look at the step by step of the potato cake recipe
3. Meatloaf recipe
Meat loaf with a hard-boiled egg heart.
It is prepared by kneading minced meat with spices or small cut vegetables, then stretching it, placing an egg in the middle (or whatever is in the refrigerator) and placing it in the oven.
Look at the step by step of the meat loaf recipe
4. Stuffed meat loaf recipe
A very complete and very easy recipe.
A version with cheese and spinach.
Watch the step by step of the stuffed meat loaf
5. Meat bread Milanese recipe
Meat bread Milanese
When you have leftover meat bread, this is the best way to recycle it.
Accompany the meat bread milanesas with fries or a delicious salad.
Watch the step by step of the Milanese meat bread recipe
6. Recipe for open empanadas
Open empanadas are great with a few drops of fresh lemon juice.
A simple version of the classic fatay.
Look step by step of the open empanadas recipe
7. Recipe for stuffed zucchini
Zucchini stuffed with minced meat and gratin with cheese (Photos: Rubén Digilio)
A very economical and easy dish to make.
Look at the step by step of the stuffed zucchini recipe
8. Recipe for bell peppers stuffed with minced meat
They are ideal to eat in summer when bell peppers are in season and at a good price.
Look at the step by step recipe for
bell peppers stuffed with minced meat
9. Homemade burger recipe
Homemade burger, for a sandwich with less fat and more flavor.
The homemade ones are always richer than the industrial ones.
Once ready, you can complete them with egg and vegetables to create a very succulent dish.
Watch the step by step recipe for homemade burgers
10. Meatballs recipe
Gratin meatballs.
If you prefer them crispy you can fry them, but you can also bake them and avoid that step.
Look at the step by step of the meatballs recipe
11. Meatball Sandwich Recipe
A new sandwich, filled with meatball.
(Photo: Pablo Grinberg)
Yes, you read that right.
Not only Milanese is eaten between breads.
Meatballs are also great as a sandwich.
Look at the step by step of the meatballs recipe
12. Meatball casserole recipe
Meatball stew.
Photo: Shutterstock
They are cooked over low heat so that the flavors release and merge.
The meatballs can be made from chicken, pork, lamb...
Look at the step by step of the meatball stew recipe
13. Recipe for stuffed bohios
A different recipe to take advantage of minced meat.
(Photos: Rubén Digilio)
Typical of Middle Eastern cuisine, bohios are small filled dough balls.
Look at the step by step of the stuffed bohios recipe
14. Kebab recipe
Steer kebab recipe (Clarín).
A kind of ultra-spicy skewer, to cook on the grill.
Look at the step by step of the kebab recipe
15. Bolognese sauce recipe
Tomato sauce and minced meat, a way to enrich pasta.
A meat sauce to accompany pasta or to use as a filling.
Watch the step by step of the bolognese sauce recipe
16. Recipe for Chinese dumplings
Different Chinese dumplings.
(photo:@monpetitglouton)
To change the menu a little, empanadas stuffed with minced meat, oriental version.
Watch the step by step recipe for Chinese dumplings
17. Recipe for chard stuffed with minced meat
This dish can be prepared with any leafy vegetables.
(Photos: Rubén Digilio)
A very light dish that does not have dough.
It can be prepared in small portions to accompany a warm snack, or made larger and transformed into a main dish.
Watch the step by step recipe for chard stuffed with minced meat
18. Noodle stew recipe with minced meat
Watch the step by step recipe for noodle stew with minced meat
19. Moussaka recipe
moussaka
It is an eggplant lasagna filled with very tasty minced meat.
A typical dish of Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Watch the step of the moussaka recipe
20. Keftes recipe
Keftes.
Photo @jordanaklad.
Keftes are a type of meat meatballs that are usually accompanied with rice.
Watch the step by step recipe for keftes