Of all types of meat cuts (preparations?) available, ground or mince meat has got to be one of the most popular and versatile, especially in AIP cooking! It’s inexpensive, freezes well, and is a great budget option for grass-fed/ pastured meats. Quick to cook and popular with the family, I find myself buying and cooking ground meat every week especially when it is on sale.
However, I bring it home and sometimes wonder what I should do with the ground meat and end up making the same old meatballs or patties with the usual seasonings! If you find yourself agreeing with me, I hope you would find this roundup of 100 AIP ground meat recipes helpful in expanding your menu choices. A big thank you to all the talented Paleo/ AIP bloggers out there!
Which recipes would you like to try?
Burgers and other flat, meaty goodness
- AIP Meatzza con Palmitos by Comfort Bites
- Apple Spiced Turkey Burgers by The Bacon Mum
- Blueberry Bacon Breakfast Burgers by Adventures in Partaking
- Breakfast Pork and Leek Burgers by Comfort Bites
- California Burgers by Kaiku Lifestyle
- Coconut & Cilantro Turkey Burgers by The Bacon Mum
- Flavor Burgers 3 Ways by Phoenix Helix
- Guacamole Turkey Burgers by Beyond the Bite
- Hidden Liver Mediterranean Turkey Burgers by Beyond the Bite
- Lamb, Bacon and Spinach Burgers by Adventures in Partaking
- Paleo Bak Kwa/ Chinese Jerky by Provincial Paleo
- Sneaky Sliders by The Bacon Mum
- The AIP Burger by Comfort Bites
- Tom Tom’s Take on Aussie Burgers With Sweet Potato Fries by Joanna Frankham
- Veggie Lover’s Meatza by Autoimmune Paleo (Guest post by A Clean Plate)
Comforting Casseroles
- AIP Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Beef and Tomato-less Sauce by A Squirrel in the Kitchen
- Paleo Autoimmune Protocol Shepherd’s Pie (Nightshade-free) by Beyond the Bite
- Shepherd’s Pie by Don’t Eat the Spatula
- Shepherd’s Pie {AIP + Paleo} by Whole Life, Full Soul
- Sweet Cassava Cottage Pie by Adventures in Partaking
- Thanksgiving Casserole {AIP} by The Whole Life Balance
- Turkey and Zucchini Lasagna with Sweet Potato Noodles by He Won’t Know it’s Paleo
Curries and Braises
- Beef & Pumpkin Curry by Adventures in Partaking
- Cabbage and Ground Pork Curry by Don’t Eat the Spatula
- Keema Matar and Gobi (Minced Lamb with Peas and Cauliflower) by Provincial Paleo (Note: Green peas are a stage 1 AIP reintroduction)
- Pressure Cooked Cabbage with Minced Pork by Provincial Paleo
Koftas, Koftes, Kaftes…
- Beef Kidney Kofta with Spinach and Figs by Whole Life, Full Soul
- Kofte Bison Kebabs by Enjoying this Journey
- Lamb Kafta with Avocado Tzatziki by Adventures in Partaking
- Lamb, Red Onion and Herb Koftas by Comfort Bites
Meatballs
- 4-Step Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs by Predominantly Paleo
- AIP/ Paleo Chicken and Meatballs Blanquette by A Squirrel in the Kitchen
- AIP Paleo Greek Inspired Meatballs by Paleo Cajun Lady
- Asian Meatballs (Paleo, AIP, Whole 30) by Joy-filled Nourishment
- Citrus Herb Meatballs (AIP/Paleo) by Sweet Potatoes and Social Change
- Cream of Plantain and Avocado (with meatballs) by Provincial Paleo
- Hidden Liver Meatballs by Provincial Paleo
- Paleo Meatballs that will fool your Italian grandmother! (AIP-friendly) by Gutsy by Nature
- Paleo Popcorn Meatballs (AIP/Paleo) by Sweet Potatoes and Social Change
- Paleo Spiced Meatballs With Apple Glaze by Beyond the Bite
- Paleo Sweet and Sour Glazed Meatballs by Beyond the Bite
- Pork Stuffing Meatballs (Paleo, AIP) by Eat Heal Thrive
- The Best Party Meatballs, Ever by It’s Me, Charlotte
- Sweet Potato Molasses Meatballs by Heal Me in the Kitchen
Meatloaves (and meat muffins)
- AIP/ Paleo Apple and Sage Elk Meatloaf by A Squirrel in the Kitchen
- AIP Paleo Mini Meat and Veggie Loaves by Paleo Cajun Lady
- Beet-loaf (Meatloaf) by Salixisme
- Paleo Italian Meatloaf with Pesto Sauce by Beyond the Bite
- Prosciutto Meatloaf Muffins with Fig Jam by Autoimmune Paleo (Guest post by Grazed and Enthused)
- Victorious Offal Muffins by Petra 8 Paleo
Nachos
- Loaded Nachos (Tostones) by Studio Snacks
- Paleo Nachos with Ground Elk & Green Apple Guacamole (AIP-friendly) by Petra 8 Paleo
- Sweet Potato Nachos (AIP/ Paleo) by It’s Me, Charlotte
Saucy stuff (Bolognese, stews, chillis)
- AIP Carrot and Sweet Potato “Chili” by Autoimmune Paleo
- AIP Paleo Tomato-less Bolognese Sauce by Paleo Cajun Lady
- Bolognese Sauce with Chicken Livers and Zoodles (AIP, GAPS, SCF, Paleo) by Healing Family Eats
- Deconstructed Nightshade-free Moussaka (Paleo, AIP) by Eat Heal Thrive
- Hearty Turkey Stew for the Backcountry by Backcountry Paleo
- Nomato Bolognese by Sweet Treats
- Nomato “Chilli” in the Slow Cooker by Salixisme
- Paleo Autoimmune Protocol Ground Bison Sloppy Joes (Nightshade-free) by Beyond the Bite
- Magic “Chili” by Autoimmune Paleo
- You Won’t Believe it’s Tomato-free Ragu Bolognese (AIP-friendly) by Joanna Frankham
Sausages and patties
- Autoimmune Paleo Breakfast Sausage by Gutsy by Nature
- Cherry Spice Sausage Patties by Adventures in Partaking
- Fennel-Herbes de Provence Sausage (AIP, SCD, Paleo, Whole 30) by Eat Heal Thrive
- Ginger Sage Turkey Patties by Whole Life, Full Soul
- Herbed Beef Sausage Patties by Salixisme
- Nightshade-free Italian Sausage by He Won’t Know it’s Paleo
- Perfect Breakfast Sausage by Phoenix Helix
- Pigs in a Pillow by He Won’t Know It’s Paleo
- Squash Pork Sausage with AIP “4 spices” Seasoning Salt by Heal Me in the Kitchen
- Tarragon Turkey Patties by AIP Lifestyle
Skillets and fry ups
- AIP Paleo Ground Lamb with Yellow Squash by Paleo Cajun Lady
- Beef Skillet Supper (Low FODMAP AIP) by Sweet Treats
- Bison Breakfast Skillet by Eat Heal Thrive
- Bison, Kabocha Squash, and Cabbage Skillet by Don’t Eat the Spatula
- Hidden Liver Taco Meat by Adventures in Partaking
- Ground Beef Hash by Salixisme
- Greek Lamb Skillet by Adventures in Partaking
- Paleo/ AIP “Dirty” Rice by Salixisme
- Peach-glazed Beef & Broccoli (AIP) by Petra 8 Paleo
- Pork-Squash-Cabbage Mash Up (AIP, Paleo, SCD, Whole 30) by Eat Heal Thrive
- Pork, Sweet Potato and Red Onion Hash by Comfort Bites
- Simple Summer Squash Stir Fry (AIP/Paleo) by Sweet Potatoes and Social Change
- Stir-fried Minced Pork with Bamboo Shoots and Zucchini by Provincial Paleo
- Warm Chicken “Grain” Salad with Butternut Squash & Greens by Meatified
Stuffed Stuff
- AIP Stuffed Cabbage Rolls by Salixisme
- AIP Paleo Stuffed Cabbage Leaves by Paleo Cajun Lady
- Cornish Hand Pies (AIP, Paleo) by Eat Heal Thrive
- Lebanese Roast Chicken with Beef and Parsnip Rice Stuffing by Grazed and Enthused
- Harvest Ground Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash by Don’t Eat the Spatula
- Lamb and Beet Greens Stuffed Acorn Squash by Whole Life, Full Soul
- Paleo Cassava Flour Korean Pork Dumplings by Beyond the Bite
- Paleo Empanadas by Predominantly Paleo (omit the cumin and chili powder for AIP)
- Paleo Stuffed Summer Squash by Gutsy by Nature
- Stuffed Pattypan Squash (AIP, Low-FODMAP, Paleo, SCD, Whole 30) by Don’t Eat the Spatula
- Stuffed Plantains (AIP, Paleo) by Sweet Potatoes and Social Change
- Stuffed Winter Squash by Gutsy by Nature
- Stuffed Zucchini by Sweet Potatoes and Social Change
Erin says
This is a HUGE resource! Nice work, Dora 🙂
dorasiah says
Thanks, Erin! I’m making your Kofte Bison Kebabs (but with lamb and beef as I can’t find bison) this week!
Eileen @ Phoenix Helix says
Great roundup, Dora! I’ll be sharing on social media.
dorasiah says
Thank you so much, Eileen!
Bethany Tapp says
great roundup…tons of ideas!
dorasiah says
Thanks, Bethany! Hope you’ll find some new favourites!