5 Slow Cooker Dinners Using MINCE

Looking for easy slow cooker dinners using mince? These 5 recipes are ideal for busy families, batch cooking or midweek meals with minimal effort. From Irish savoury mince to a homemade doner kebab fakeaway, these are hearty, affordable and full of flavour – plus there’s a cheeky bonus air fryer recipe too!

5 Slow Cooker Dinners Using Mince

Mince is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen – it’s affordable, easy to cook with, and works beautifully in the slow cooker. Whether you’ve got beef, turkey or even lamb mince, these recipes are built around simple ingredients and minimal effort, while still packing in loads of flavour.

Let’s dive into five delicious slow cooker dinners using mince, plus a bonus air fryer meal at the end for good measure!

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Slow Cooker Irish Savoury Mince

A nostalgic, hearty dish that’s simple, budget-friendly and full of comforting flavours. This Irish-style savoury mince is perfect served with mash, buttery boiled potatoes or even in a crusty bread roll.

Slow Cooker Irish Savoury Mince & Carrots

Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

A slow-cooked twist on a classic British favourite. Making the mince filling in the slow cooker means richer flavour and less hands-on cooking.

Slow Cooker Cottage Pie

Slow Cooker Doner Kebab Fakeaway

Why order a kebab when you can make a healthier version at home in your slow cooker? This recipe uses lean mince and simple spices to recreate that takeaway flavour.

Slow Cooker Doner Kebab Fakeaway

Slow Cooker Bolognese

An Italian classic that works so well in the slow cooker – the long cooking time really brings out the depth in the tomato sauce and softens the mince beautifully.

Slow Cooker Bolognese

Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs, Onions & Gravy

The ultimate comfort food — tender meatballs slow-cooked in a rich onion gravy. Serve with mash, rice or even Yorkshire puddings.

Slow Cooker Beef Meatballs, Onions & Gravy

Bored of Lunch Recipes Air Fryer Chilli Beef Enchiladas

BONUS - Air Fryer Chilli Beef Enchiladas

And because we love a bonus recipe – these air fryer enchiladas are a brilliant way to use up leftover slow cooker bolognese or chilli. The air fryer gives them a perfectly crisp top without drying them out. Quick, easy and absolutely delicious!

Air Fryer Chilli Beef Enchiladas

Happy Cooking!

Cooking with mince doesn’t have to be boring — and these slow cooker dinners prove it. Whether you’re feeding the family, batch cooking for the week or fancy a midweek fakeaway, these recipes are full of flavour and incredibly easy to make.

Don’t forget to try the bonus air fryer beef enchiladas for a change of pace – they’re quick, tasty, and perfect for nights when you want something a bit different.

Want more? Be sure to check out my other slow cooker and air fryer recipes right here on Bored of Lunch.