Here’s a classic savory minced meat filling you can use for many dishes (dumplings, stuffed vegetables, pastries, wraps, or pies). It’s flavorful, flexible, and easy to customize.
🍖 Savory Minced Meat Filling (All-Purpose)
Ingredients
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500 g (1 lb) minced meat (beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, or pork)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 tbsp oil
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1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika or mild chili powder
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½ tsp ground cumin or allspice (optional)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
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2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs or soaked bread (for moisture)
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1–2 tbsp water or broth
Instructions
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Sauté aromatics
Heat oil in a pan. Cook onion until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. -
Add minced meat
Stir in the meat and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up well. -
Season
Add salt, pepper, paprika, and spices. Mix thoroughly. -
Moisten & finish
Add breadcrumbs and a splash of water or broth. Cook 2–3 minutes until juicy, not dry. -
Herbs
Stir in fresh herbs and remove from heat.
🌮 Ways to Use This Filling
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Stuffed peppers, zucchini, or eggplant
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Meat pies, empanadas, samosas
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Dumplings or wontons
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Flatbread or wrap filling
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Baked pasta or lasagna layer
🔄 Easy Flavor Variations
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Mediterranean: Add oregano, cinnamon pinch, and tomato paste
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Middle Eastern: Add cumin, coriander, and pine nuts
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Asian-style: Add soy sauce, ginger, and green onions
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Spicy: Add chili flakes or harissa
If you tell me what dish you’re making, I can tailor the seasoning exactly for it 😊
