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Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easy to make
• Ideal for meal prepping
• Perfect for batch cooking 
• Budget-friendly
• Quick to make (takes 15 minutes)
• Full flavors of the Mediterranean
• Smoky paprika flavor
• Healthy and nutritious
• High in protein
• Low in fat

How to make 15 minute Mediterranean spiced mince

Step 1 – Saute onion

• Add olive oil and diced onion into a pan on medium-high heat. 
• Saute until the onion is golden, around 5 minutes. 

Step 2 – Add Mince

• Add the mince and garlic and mix through. Increase heat to high and cook until the mince starts to brown (around 8 minutes). 

Note: If using pork mince, it will be a much lighter color once cooked compared to beef mince. Both pork and beef mince take 5-8 minutes on high heat to cook. 

Step 3 – Add spices and season

• • Add the herbs and spices and stir through. 
  • Cook on high heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat, season to taste, and serve!

Meal pairing suggestions

This quick and easy spiced mince recipe is ideal when served with some fresh salad or cooked veg and some grain source such as white or brown rice. Mediterranean spiced rice is also ideal for use in popular rice bowl recipes. They’re quick, easy to prepare, and offer a nutritious and balanced diet in one simple meal.

Check out these other bowl recipes for some healthy dinner inspiration:

• Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl and a tasty homemade dressing
• Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Roasted Veg (Vegan, Gluten-free)
• Super healthy rice bowl with beetroot falafels

Side suggestions

Looking for an easy side to go with your Mediterranean spiced mince? Check out these quick and easy side recipes:

• Mediterranean Yellow Rice (easy 30 minute recipe)
• Spanish Garlic Zucchini
• Poor Man’s Potatoes 
• Pipirrana salad (vegan)
• Seasonal roasted veggies

Best Mince meat to use

This is ultimately up to personal taste as both have a distinctive flavor. For the healthiest option when choosing mince meat, aim for the leanest cuts with the lowest fat content. Aim for lean mince meat that is 95% meat and 5% fat or less. 

For a less lean cut, use leg meat or shoulder cuts. Brisket, shank meat, and short ribs are also good options although they contain more fat. The leaner the minced meat, the more it is prone to drying out while cooking. 

Lean beef mince is available from all large supermarket chains, such as Walmart in the USA, and Tesco in the UK.

Beef or Pork mince: Which Is healthier?

Comparing lean beef mince and lean pork mince shows that beef mince is the healthier option for most people. For those monitoring their cholesterol levels, pork mince offers zero cholesterol. Here’s a comparison of the two types of mince side-by-side. 

Nutritional information (Beef, ground, 95% lean meat / 5% fat)

A 100g serving of beef mince contains:

• 126 calories
• 5g of fat (2.2 g of saturated fat)
• 20.3 g of protein 

Beef mince is high in cholesterol and a 100g serving provides over 20% of your daily recommended intake. 

Nutritional information (Lean pork mince)

Comparably, a 100g serving of lean pork mince contains:

• 150 calories
• 8.3g fat (3.2g of saturated fats)
• 18.8g of protein 

On the plus side, pork mince contains zero cholesterol so is a great choice for those watching their cholesterol intake.

Pork mince meat nutrition facts

How long does this recipe take to make?

• Prep time: 2 minutes
• Cook time: 13 minutes
• Total time: 15 minutes

Is beef or pork mince healthier?

Beef mince contains less fat and more protein, although it is higher in cholesterol. Pork mince contains zero cholesterol. 

What is a good portion size for minced meat?

A 125g (4.4oz.) serving is considered a good portion size, especially when served alongside a balance of vegetables, salad, and grains or legumes.