Mince and rice is a budget-friendly food combination that can be used to create a number of tasty dinners. Mince and rice both work well with a variety of different flavours, meaning you could have Mexican one night and a stir-fry the next all using this flavour combo.
Grab yourself a bulk buy bag of rice and a big packet of mince and get meal planning for a varied week of dinners.
Whether you would like a fresh and fragrant stir-fry, meaty stuffed capsicums or san choy bau, we have mince and rice recipes suit all tastes. Or try one of these chicken and rice recipes.
Looking for more mince recipes or more ways to use up that bag of rice?
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Stir-fried beef and brown rice with carrot and cucumber pickle
Stir-fried beef and brown rice with carrot and cucumber pickle
This tasty Asian inspired stir-fry makes a great mid-week family dinner. The beef mince is spiced to perfection, and complimented beautifully by fresh veggies and herbs, which all sit atop a bed of filling brown rice.
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Beef mince and rice burritos
You’ll love these easy authentic Mexican style burritos which are baked with cheese. Our burrito recipe is made with ground beef mince and white rice.
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Chilli garlic mince with snake beans
Chilli garlic mince with snake beans
Serve with rice and lime wedges.
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Mince and rice stuffed capsicums
Mince and rice stuffed capsicums
Filled with a flavourful savoury mince mixture and baked until soft and sweet, these stuffed capsicums will have you going back again and again.
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Chilli con carne
This spicy Mexican beef and bean stew is a real crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love.
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Beef san choy bau
Traditionally made with pork mince, this beef version of san choy bau is a great alternative. This tasty Asian staple can also be made with chicken or duck mince.
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Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince
Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince
This spicy Sichuan-style pork is packed full of chilli and umami flavours that really pack a punch.
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Sweet and sour pork and plum meatballs
Sweet and sour pork and plum meatballs
This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs in a fragrant and tangy plum sauce makes 4 serves. Why not take some to work and be the envy of your colleagues?
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Beef keema with cumin and currant pulao
Beef keema with cumin and currant pulao
Keema is minced meat, usually beef or lamb, and is what is used for samosas. Our subtle yet fragrant version is fairly thick, more like a bolognese sauce than a wet curry, and can also be served as a filling rolled in a wrap.
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Spicy beef pilaf
The ‘spice’ referred to in this spicy beef pilaf is not chilli, rather it is the combination of traditional aromatics that are used to create this wonderful, fragrant dish.
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Chicken koftas with fig & seed pilaf
Chicken koftas with fig & seed pilaf
These spiced chicken koftas are served with a fresh and fragrant fig and seed pilaf for a lovely Middle-Eastern style meal for the family to enjoy.
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Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)
Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)
Larb is a spicy salad based on minced chicken, beef or pork. It’s popular in Vietnam and Thailand, and regarded as the national dish of Laos.
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Indian rice pilaf with spiced beef
Indian rice pilaf with spiced beef
This Indian-inspired soft rice with spicy beef makes for an aromatic, flavour-packed side or main dish for those left craving more.
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Savoury vegetable mince
Savoury mince on toast is an all-time family favourite; kids and adults of all ages love it. Serve on buttered toast or, to extend the meal even further, mix the mince with cooked rice. Use any vegetables you like.
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Curried mince with cabbage and rice
Curried mince with cabbage and rice
This curried mince recipe is deliciously fragrant. Serve with herbed rice or noodles for a stand-out dish
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Rice-cooker bibimbap
Bibimbap is a colourful and delicious Korean rice dish that you can make quickly and easily at home in your rice cooker!
