We all understand the importance of saving money. And when it comes to the meals we love, wouldn't it be great if we could find ways to cut costs without sacrificing taste? Well, fear not, members! We have a fantastic solution for you.

An Australian chef has come up with a delicious alternative that not only helps us save money but also benefits our health and the environment.

Gone are the days when kangaroo meat was only seen on fine-dining restaurant menus. Now, kangaroo is becoming popular among Australians in everyday cooking as a healthier, more eco-friendly, and economical choice.

So, strap in as we explore why kangaroo might be a perfect replacement for beef in your next spaghetti bolognese.

Affordability​

Kangaroo meat has gained popularity for its lean and flavourful qualities, making it a delicious and unique choice for meat enthusiasts. Source: K-ROO

One of the biggest advantages of kangaroo mince is its affordability. In fact, it can be up to 25 per cent cheaper than lean beef or pork mince, making it a more budget-friendly option for households.

For example, you can find K-roo kangaroo mince priced at just $14 per kilogram at Woolworths and Coles supermarkets, while lean beef mince typically costs around $16 per kilogram.

But the benefits of kangaroo meat go beyond just being affordable. It's a healthier option, too, with only two per cent fat compared to the 10 per cent fat content typically found in lean mince products.

According to the chef and native foods expert Chef Nornie Bero, ‘Because it has such low-fat content, it's really good for your health. It's readily available, and we should definitely be incorporating it into our meals more often.’

Flavour​

What makes kangaroo even more enticing is its unique and slightly gamey flavour. By using kangaroo meat in your cooking, you can enjoy a richer and richer taste without the need for long simmering times.

Chef Bero also highlights that because kangaroo has such a strong flavour, you don't need to use as much of it, which helps you stretch your food budget further.

Environmentally conscious choice​

Additionally, choosing game meats like kangaroo meat is an environmentally conscious choice as they are more sustainable and produce fewer methane emissions compared to traditional livestock like cows.

Kangaroo Bolognese​

Kangaroo bolognese offers a lean and flavorful twist on the classic Italian dish, with the unique taste of kangaroo meat adding a delicious and sustainable alternative. Source: delicious.com.au

There is no need to worry if you're not an expert in cooking kangaroo meat. It can be prepared just like regular minced meat.

If you're introducing kangaroo mince to your family for the first time, you can mix it with pork or beef mince to maintain a familiar taste.

In the latest season of Make It Delicious - Flavours of Australia, Chef Nornie Bero and Chef Darren Robertson show how simple it is to make a tasty kangaroo bolognese that your family will love.

While you can use traditional Italian herbs to season the dish, Chef Bero suggests trying native ingredients such as bush tomato, saltbush, and pepper berry, which naturally enhance the earthy flavour of kangaroo.

To learn how to make this tasty dish, click here.

Key Takeaways

• An Australian chef suggests using kangaroo mince as a cost-effective alternative to beef or pork in dishes like spaghetti bolognese.
• Kangaroo mince is leaner and has a slightly gamey flavour, making dishes taste richer and more robust.
• Kangaroo meat also has a minimal environmental impact as they produce less methane and are tightly controlled for harvesting.

Next time you're thinking of making spaghetti bolognese, why not try using kangaroo mince instead? Not only will you save a significant amount of money, but you'll also enjoy a healthier meal and contribute to a greener environment.

So go ahead and give it a try—bon appétit!

 

[Go Cats]

Not even reading this article!!!!! Kangaroos are our own Native Wildlife& should be treated with respect!!!!!! The thought of even eating them makes me feel sick!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kman]

Your disgusting.

 

[Kman]

Why is it disgusting? It has been a staple food for indigenous Australians for thousands of years.
You ever been to a Chinese restaurant? Have a guess what you may have eaten there.

 

[Go Cats]

Why is it disgusting? It has been a staple food for indigenous Australians for thousands of years.
You ever been to a Chinese restaurant? Have a guess what you may have eaten there.

What???

 

[SGH]

Not even reading this article!!!!! Kangaroos are our own Native Wildlife& should be treated with respect!!!!!! The thought of even eating them makes me feel sick!!!!!!!!!

You know we are the only country that eats our national coat of arms.

 

[SGH]

Cannot stand the smell of it raw or cooked, same with venison, so not for this little black duck

 

[PepeLePew]

No Skippy but Babe's OK then?

But of course, cause everything's better with bacon.

 

[Go Cats]

You know we are the only country that eats our national coat of arms.

But of course, cause everything's better with bacon.

 

[KSS]

You know we are the only country that eats our national coat of arms.

That's because we are the only country with an edible coat of arms!

And after all why eat imported stuff (cattle, pigs, sheep, chickens, turkeys) when we have homegrown delicacies that have been consumed here for 60,000+ years - kangaroo, emu, crocodile, snakes, wichetty grubs (google for recipes!), possums, goannas, turtles, koalas, wombats to name a few. Granted, most of these are not available at Coles (yet?) and some people may have to get over the eeww factor (I can't see eating koala making a comeback) but nothing wrong with eating free-range kangaroo (that actually helps keep numbers down for farmers) emu or crocodile (again numbers are continuing to increase due to their protection status).

Perhaps Australia should also investigate the economics of Brumby eating. After all horse flesh is eaten in Europe and Brumby is likely to be an even better option being a wild-caught, high protein low-fat option and it would preserve the environment they have almost totally overrun. All of these options could mean food security for Australia into the future and are sustainable food sources when properly managed.

However, in the spirit of full disclosure, I will not be going down this track. I have been a vegetarian for over 50 years!

 

[Go Cats]

That's because we are the only country with an edible coat of arms!

And after all why eat imported stuff (cattle, pigs, sheep, chickens, turkeys) when we have homegrown delicacies that have been consumed here for 60,000+ years - kangaroo, emu, crocodile, snakes, wichetty grubs (google for recipes!), possums, goannas, turtles, koalas, wombats to name a few. Granted, most of these are not available at Coles (yet?) and some people may have to get over the eeww factor (I can't see eating koala making a comeback) but nothing wrong with eating free-range kangaroo (that actually helps keep numbers down for farmers) emu or crocodile (again numbers are continuing to increase due to their protection status).

Perhaps Australia should also investigate the economics of Brumby eating. After all horse flesh is eaten in Europe and Brumby is likely to be an even better option being a wild-caught, high protein low-fat option and it would preserve the environment they have almost totally overrun. All of these options could mean food security for Australia into the future and are sustainable food sources when properly managed.

However, in the spirit of full disclosure, I will not be going down this track. I have been a vegetarian for over 50 years!

I dont know how you could possibly write a msg like that advocating for the slaughter and eating of our beautiful animals and then you say your vegetarian.!!!!!! That just doesn't make sense. And you throw in a laughing emojoli as if it's really funny. I've been vegetarian for 30 years and vegan for 10 years and I would NEVER advocate for the killing of animals. I suppose you think the live animal export trades okay as well do you.???

 

[KSS]

I dont know how you could possibly write a msg like that advocating for the slaughter and eating of our beautiful animals and then you say your vegetarian.!!!!!! That just doesn't make sense. And you throw in a laughing emojoli as if it's really funny. I've been vegetarian for 30 years and vegan for 10 years and I would NEVER advocate for the killing of animals. I suppose you think the live animal export trades okay as well do you.???

How about you display the same compassion for your fellow humans as you claim to do for animals. You do you and let everyone else do themselves. Don't bother preaching to me I have heard it all and more over the last 50 years and learned a long time ago to let people make up their own minds about what they eat - animal or otherwise without brow-beating them with a one-eyed view of the world.