Mince

Meat

Mince

Lamb mince is the British/Commonwealth name for ground lamb—same product family, often specified by fat percentage at quality butchers. Foundation of shepherd’s pie, keema, and meatballs. Brown well for base sauces; mix gently for kofta with onion and spice. Avoid over-compacted burgers. Season more boldly than beef mince—the fat and aroma can handle it. Use within a day or two of grinding for best flavour.

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BakedFreshFriedSaucesSautéedSimmered

Traits

BindableFast CookingFineQuick CookVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 201

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 12.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.9 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.96 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.03 g
  • Cholesterol 72.7 mg
  • Sodium 62.3 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.7 g
  • Water 58.7 g
Detailed nutrients

Mince of Lamb: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

British home economics made mince the default midweek lamb form.

South Asian keema dishes refined spiced mince into a daily staple.

Supermarket lean-to-standard mince grades let cooks choose juiciness versus leanness.

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