Grilling season has begun!
Yes, it has been warm in our corner of Texas for some time now, but with summer rolling in I would have to say grilling and barbecuing officially kicks into high gear now.
This definitely means more entertaining!
This past weekend we made a batch of mince buns to complement the spread we whipped up for our daughter’s dedication celebration on Sunday.
Both are incredibly easy dishes to whip up and are great to add to your table the next time you have friends and family over.
The roasted veggies (cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, carrots, onion slices and garlic slivers) just require coating the assortment with olive oil and seasoning the same with freshly ground pepper and salt.
Mince Buns
My mince buns recipe has become a frequent add on to our table while entertaining through the year. They’re quick, grab-and-go, appetizer bites while waiting for the BBQ goods to get to the table.
And for the kids, the buns become a decent sized stomach filler while waiting (or even a great add-on to the lunch box when school rolls back in.)
Since I love sneaking veggies into the food my kids love, I add spinach and kale to the mince mix while cooking. Taste-wise, the kids can’t tell the greens are in there, so it’s a win-win both ways!
- 1 lb ground meat/ minced meat You can use lamb, beef, chicken or turkey
- 1 medium sized onion chopped fine
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger chopped fine and crushed
- 1/2 serrano pepper finely chopped (You can add less or more, based on how spicy you want this to be. This is optional and may be omitted if you prefer)
- Cilantro leaves chopped- 1/2 cup
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- Freshly ground pepper to season
- Salt to flavor- add as much as is required
- Freshly chopped spinach and kale leaves- 2 cups optional
- 3 tubes of Pillsbury Grands Jr. Buttermilk Biscuit dough or any other brand 10 per tube.
- Olive oil- 2-3 tbsps
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In a saute pan, add olive oil and wait till the oil warms before you throw in the onions, ginger and serrano pepper
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Once the onions are golden brown, add the mince (and the greens if you choose to include the same) and season the mix with salt and pepper.
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Once the mince is cooked and completely dry, add the cilantro and lemon juice.
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Mix well and set aside to cool.
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Once the mince is cool, spoon a tablespoon or more into the center of an uncooked, flattened biscuit pocket.
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Now fold the dough on the sides to envelop the mince into a bun. Make sure there aren't any openings anywhere. The bun will crack open while baking, if so.
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Place the stuffed buns on the tray, leaving a 2 inch gap between each and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-11 minutes.
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Once the buns are golden brown, take the same out of the oven and serve piping hot with a dash of ketchup.
If you’re looking for a biscuit recipe from scratch, try the one I use for my Easy Sausage and Cheese Muffins (Just omit the cheese and sausage and you’re good to go!)
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those sound really delicious. I have never had anything like those before!
Ellen Christian says
That sounds absolutely amazing. We grill a lot of veggies that way.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
Mmmm, these look amazing. My mother-in-law makes something similar but, with an asian flare. 🙂 Yummers.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Oh my gosh, I would love these! Thanks for the recipe, bookmarking to make this week!
susan says
This looks amazing!!! I will have to make this for my family.
Julie Wood says
Your mince buns look so delicious and I have all the ingredients to make these. My family would love these for a family dinner. Thanks for the recipe.
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
I’ve never heard of those before, but they look really delicious. I’d love to have some mince buns for lunch right now. Thanks for the recipe.
Daisy says
These Handi Foil containers look like exactly what I need for this weekend’s cook out! They would make life much easier.
April says
These are awesome for summer BBQs.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
I never thought of grilling like this! Great share!
Amy Desrosiers says
These Handi-Foil Grill sheets look like they would keep my grill clean, and my cooking neater. I hate when things fall in the grill!!
kristin says
Those look so good. we actually buy these for cooking at the beach on those outdoor grills. it’s a great way to cook outside.
Amber Edwards says
I never even though tot use foil tins like these for grilling. What a great way to have easy clean up!
And those mince buns look absolutely delicious.
Christine says
Very cool for BBQs, totally going to try the mince buns!
Courtney says
Those mince buns look delicious, and the foil tins are a great idea to keep the messiness to a minimum. I’ll definitely have to make these for the family soon.
Pam says
These look delicious. I love that you sneak greens into them to make them healthier!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I’ve never heard of Mince Buns. I am going to try them as thy look very good. Thanks for sharing.
Laura J says
Oh those Mince Buns look so good! I have never heard of such a thing! I cannot wait to try them!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Wow! Those mince buns look amazing! How cool are they!
Shauna says
I have never heard of mince buns, but they totally look like something my whole family wold love. Thanks so much for sharing
Laura (Lauras Little House Tips) says
These look seriously delicious. I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Tess says
I think these might be one to try. They look really good.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I just used foil on the grill the other day for the first time and decided it’s the only way to go. I’ll be looking for these!
Liz Mays says
I especially love the mince buns. Those look ultra tasty to me.
Elena says
You can never have too many roasted veggies. The mince buns look yummy too.
Racquel says
Those look delicious and like a fun dinner on the grill!
Elena says
Looks yummy! Thank you for the recipe
Liz says
Yum…the buns look delish…love it you can sneak in veggies …thanks !
Liz Mays says
I have bunches of Handi-Foil pans, but I’ve never used them on the grill. I never thought about it until you mentioned it! Your mince buns sound soooo good!
Melissa (SippyCupMom) says
These sound absolutely delicious. These pans sound very useful. Thanks!
aimee fauci says
We’ve never used anything like this before but we would most likely use it to cook salmon! These can be so convenient and mess free!
Marina says
Oh definitely! You don’t have to wash and scrub that fishy smelling plate later!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
These look delish, Marina! Thank you bunches for linking up and partying with us this week!
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing your AWESOME recipe with Full Plate Thursday this week. Have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Antionette Blake (@ambde) says
I love grilling outdoors and start in April -thanks for sharing this at the #WWDParty!
shelly peterson says
The mince buns look so delicious. the kids would just love these.