Quick answer: Lamb mince is the classic base for shepherd's pie, koftas and moussaka. We don't sell lamb mince right now. Beef mince makes a cottage pie instead, and our lamb shoulder can be slow-cooked and shredded for a pie filling.
Closest cuts we stock
We don't sell lamb mince at the moment. These are the closest cuts we do stock:
Cooking lamb mince
Brown it in batches in a dry pan, pour off excess fat and cook through until no pink remains. Minced meat should be cooked thoroughly.
Looking for something else? Browse everything we stock or read our meat cuts chart.
How we pack your order
Your order is packed at our butchery at St Stephen, near St Austell, in a double-walled box with a sealed thermal liner and gel ice packs, then delivered by DPD next-day on the day you choose. Free delivery over £85.
Extra strong boxWhite double-walled corrugated cardboard
Thermal linerAir-infused, padded and sealed
Gel ice packsRecyclable film, non-toxic food-grade gel
DPD deliveryOn the day you choose
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell lamb mince?
Not at the moment. We stock lean beef mince and lamb shoulder chunks and shanks.
What is the difference between shepherd's pie and cottage pie?
Shepherd's pie uses lamb mince; cottage pie uses beef mince.