Mince

The most important thing to realize about minced meat is that it does not have to become grey, granular and tasteless in a glutinous, floury sauce; on the contrary, it is extraordinarily versatile, and when cooked properly minced beef can be as pink and succulent as the best steak. Mince, in fact, can be said to be one of the most useful ingredients for creative cookery. It is possible to buy a very lean mince but a small proportion of fat adds flavour and tenderness. Adding extra flavour to mince is crucial and must not be forgotten – spices, herbs and many other additions make all the difference to the final cooked dish.