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    Easy Affordable and Delicious Mince Recipes

    Published: Apr 28, 2025 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    These Easy, Affordable, and Delicious Mince Recipes are perfect for busy week days when you want to make something hearty without slaving in the kitchen. Mince is one of the most versatile ingredients you can keep in your kitchen, and with just a few pantry staples, it turns into delicious meals everyone will look forward to.

    Kiymali Makarna - Viral Turkish Pasta

    Turkish pasta made with ground beef, served with yogurt, and garnished with parsley
    Ayla Clulee

    Kıymalı Makarna is a comforting and easy-to-make Turkish pasta dish with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and simple spices. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal and pairs beautifully with garlicky yogurt on top and a bowl of Çoban Salatası (Turkish Shepherd's Salad) on the side. 

    To learn more: Kıymalı Makarna - Turkish Pasta with Ground Beef

    Lebanese Ground Beef and Rice

    Lebanese ground meat and rice dish served in a bowl
    Ayla Clulee

    Hashweh is a lightly spiced delicious Lebanese dish made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and toasted pine nuts. This comforting one-pot meal is easy to prepare yet full of warm, aromatic spices that bring out the richness of the meat. It is traditionally served as a hearty main dish or as a stuffing for vegetables, poultry, or lamb.

    To learn more: Hashweh - Lebanese Ground Beef and Rice

    Meat Stuffed Aubergines

    mince stuffed aubergine
    Ayla Clulee

    Karniyarik - Meat Stuffed Aubergines, also known as "split belly" in Turkish, is a popular and delicious dish that originated in the Ottoman Empire. This traditional recipe features tender aubergines stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

    To learn more: Karniyarik - Meat Stuffed Eggplants

    Turkish Ground Lamb Kebab

    urfa lamb kebab served with lavash bread and sumac onions
    Ayla Clulee

    Urfa Kebab is a tender and delicious Turkish dish made from ground lamb mixed with red pepper paste and a few spices. It is then shaped onto skewers and grilled over charcoal. Unlike its spicier cousin, Adana Kebab, Urfa Lamb Kofta Kebab has a milder seasoning. It is perfect for those who likes rich, juicy, and smoky grilled meat without too much heat.

    To learn more: Urfa Kebab - Turkish Ground Lamb Kebab

    Cottage Pie

    traditional cottage pie
    Ayla Clulee

    This Easy Cottage Pie is classic British comfort food made with a rich meaty sauce topped with creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes. 

    It is very easy to cook and also very affordable.

    To learn more: Easy Cottage Pie

    Air Fryer Burgers

    Ayla Clulee

    These juicy and delicious Air Fryer Burgers are incredibly easy to prepare, cooked to perfection, and ready in just 20 minutes. 

    They’re ideal for sudden hamburger cravings when the weather doesn’t permit outdoor grilling or if you don’t have access to a grill.

    To learn more: Juicy Air Fryer Burgers

    Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes

    3 pieces of hasanpasa kofte served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    Hasanpaşa Köfte is a delicious Turkish casserole dish featuring juicy meatballs topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, all baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. You can serve this Turkish staple for family weeknight dinners or special occasions.

    To learn more: Hasanpaşa Köfte - Turkish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes

    Stuffed Onions

    5 pieces of rice stuffed onions - sogan Dolmasi served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    Rice Stuffed Onions, or Sogan Dolmasi is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that brings out the best in simple ingredients. This delicious dish combines tender onion shells stuffed with a rich filling made with ground beef, rice, tomato paste, fresh herbs, and warming spices.

    To learn more: Rice Stuffed Onions - Sogan Dolmasi

    Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie

    Egyptian goulash - phyllo meat pie
    Ayla Clulee

    This scrumptious Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash) recipe is made of layers of thin filo pastries stuffed with a spicy beef & spinach filling. 

    It is extremely easy to make, tastes absolutely delicious, and is perfect for family gatherings.

    To learn more: Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash)

    Doner Kebab

    Ayla Clulee

    If you want to try some popular and delicious Turkish street food at home, this Doner Kebab Recipe is an excellent choice. It can be served as a fancy meal, transformed into Iskender Kebab, or as a delicious street food you can eat on the go.

    To learn more: Turkish Doner Kebab

    Pastitsio - Greek Lasagna

    a portion of greek pastitsio
    Ayla Clulee

    Greek Pastitsio Recipe, (or Greek Lasagna - Greek Macaroni), is a favorite comfort food of mine, especially when I need to feed a crowd. 

    It's a baked pasta dish with layers of pasta, topped with rich meat ragu and velvety béchamel sauce. This traditional Greek dish freezes beautifully and is ideal for making ahead.

    To learn more: Greek Pastitsio Recipe (or Greek Lasagna)

    Sulu Kofte

    Sulu Kofte-Turkish meatball soup
    Ayla Clulee

    Sulu Kofte is a rich and hearty Turkish Meatball Soup / Stew consisting of juicy meatballs and vegetables cooked in a tomatoey broth. This traditional Turkish meatball dish is full of Mediterranean flavors and extremely easy to make.

    To learn more: Sulu Kofte - Turkish Meatball Soup

    Kadinbudu Kofte

    Ayla Clulee

    Kadınbudu Köfte – Turkish Meatballs with Rice is one of those classic Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey. These golden, pan-fried meatballs are made with ground beef, cooked rice, onions, and a few everyday ingredients you probably already have on hand. They’re soft and tender on the inside, with a crisp coating on the outside—simple, comforting, and full of flavor.

    To learn more: Kadınbudu Köfte – Turkish Meatballs with Rice

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    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where delicious easy-to-follow recipes and culinary inspiration await you! My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. I am based in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have you here.

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