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Steak vs Beef mince

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  • GonzoAston
    GonzoAston Posts: 1,390 Forumite
    Yeah, my mum uses Turkey mince in Lasagne and everything else requiring mince. She loves it, I guess its just your own personal preference to be honest. :)
    I know my spelling is shocking :eek: It is alot better than it used to be though :rotfl:
  • Personally I buy Tesco Soy mince 375g for £1.35 add beef/chicken stock(Tesco OB 10p&29p) expands about 3 or 4 times I think no fat or grease and just add to whatever I am making.

    It`s not exactly like meat but is healthier, less fatty and makes the washing up a lot easier:D :D

    and no I am not a vegetarian just got fed up of poor quality gungy mince(cheap stuff and the not so cheap steak minces too).

    hope this helps
  • We have an exisitng thread asking this question, so I'll merge this thread to keep ideas together.

    Penny. x
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  • I buy steak mince from the butcher.
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  • kal25
    kal25 Posts: 569 Forumite
    laineyc wrote: »
    I buy steak mince from the butcher.

    Yep me too, was amazed the first time I cooked as to how little fat came out of it, if any. comapred to shop brought stuff. never buy shop stuff now.:D
    :smileyhea:heart: Mrs Lea Nov 5th '11 :heart::smileyhea
  • daska
    daska Posts: 6,212 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    When I had hands that worked I used to mince my own. That way I knew exactly what I was eating! I think you can get a new mincer that clamps on to your worktop/table for about £15 but it might be worth asking on freecycle!
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