Cheap lamb mince can be very fatty; look for mince that has more red meat than white fat or ask your butcher to mince a piece for you (or do it yourself). Scrag, neck and belly all make good ...

For slow-cooked dishes such as bolognese you can use mince from any cut that you would use for stewing (such as chuck or flank). For burgers, patties or meatballs, meat minced from a leaner cut ...

Canned beans are cooked during the canning process, so it’s important to stick to this kind, as uncooked kidney beans can cause food poisoning. Mince the garlic and finely dice the onion - you ...