Smart Shopper

Mar 31, 2026

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Great value and consistently lean. Worth spending slightly more for leaner mince for a healthier option.

Ming Fat Siu

Mar 30, 2026

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This Woolworths Heart Smart Extra Lean Beef Mince is excellent! It's incredibly low in fat, making it perfect for healthy meals. The meat is fresh and cooks evenly, great for burgers or bolognese. Highly recommend for health-conscious cooks.

eb

Mar 28, 2026

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I’ve knocked one star down purely for the price point compared to other options. but it’s delicious and lean. I mostly use it for taco bowls. but it’s great and I love that it’s heart smart

Catherine Camps

Mar 10, 2026

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made tacos for the family with this mince, great flavoured mince that is less fatty then others. it has the right amount in the packet for a serving for four people. use this mince for pasta as well.

HJ

Mar 7, 2026

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Woolworths Heart Smart Extra Lean Beef Mince (500g) is the supermarket's attempt at making lean meat feel like a smart life choice without sacrificing too much joy in the kitchen. Labelled as ≤5% fat (95% meat, 100% Aussie beef), it's trimmed aggressively—no gristle surprises or excess fat rivers when you brown it. Per 100g: roughly 131 calories, 5g fat, 20-21g protein, negligible carbs. Ideal for anyone dodging grease while still wanting protein that doesn't taste like cardboard. In the pan, it performs reliably: cooks clean with minimal shrinkage if you don't blast it on high heat, stays reasonably moist in dishes like spag bol, lasagne, shepherd's pie, tacos, or burgers. The flavour is clean and straightforward—nothing overly beefy or rich, which some call bland compared to fattier options, but most appreciate the lack of oily aftermath. Texture holds up decently in slow-cooked meals, though it can dry out if overdone (pro tip: add a splash of stock or sauce early). Customer feedback leans heavily positive—Woolworths site averages around 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with praise for being "very lean but moist," "no fat hanging around," and great value for healthier meals. A few dissenters on forums claim it feels fattier than advertised (closer to 15-20% in look/smell/taste), but that's minority noise amid the "best lean mince" chorus. Price sits at about $11.50 for 500g ($23/kg), which feels fair for the extra-lean badge, especially on specials. It freezes well for batch cooking. Not gourmet grass-fed territory, but in the fluorescent-lit meat aisle, it's a solid, low-drama pick that delivers on the health promise without turning dinner into a disappointment. Reliable workhorse mince—worth grabbing if lean is your lane. 8/10.

Troy Hobson

Mar 4, 2026

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with only 5% fat, it is noticeably less greasy and no need to drain off fat from the pan. taste great. used it in tacos!

Lilybelle

Mar 1, 2026

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I continually come back to this mince. Across all supermarkets, I think this lean beef mince cooks the nicest and isn’t as watery as some other brands are. 10/10 would recommend for people looking at meat options in a calorie deficit

Eleni de Vries

Feb 24, 2026

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I love this mince. it is so low in fat. it still is tasty. I used it to make my own burger patties. it is versatile as it can be cooked in so many ways. there isn’t anything I don’t like about it except they plastic packaging.

My Guy

Feb 17, 2026

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the best supermarket options. good value. great taste but just went up again.

Ali Stone

Feb 15, 2026

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I always select this mince over any other brand, quality or shop. Woolworths Heart Smart Extra Lean beef mince is great. I find it to be not fatty at all, have plenty of flavour and always be fresh. Plus it is the perfect size at 500g for myself or two persons/meals. The mince cooks up well and can be used for many things including dinner meals but also for baking for example in sausage rolls, or for pet food even. 5 stars from me always!

Martina Dimovska

Feb 14, 2026

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best mince meat from supermarkets. Its our weekly staple and we use it for everything from sauces to burgers and even freezes easy. tasty and long lasting

Reecey

Feb 13, 2026

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a great cut of beef mince that is a lot leaner than the regular , it’s so versatile to cook with that you can make so many different meals out of it

Jacqui

Feb 8, 2026

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definitely worth buying the 5 star extra lean - nearly no fat and you don’t feel sick after eating (because no fat). worth it

blake

Feb 2, 2026

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beef mince with 5% fat extra lean good for calorie deficit also with heart smart if your watching your heart health

Olga

Feb 1, 2026

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extra lean beef, this one it’s perfect for lasagna, beef burgers or Mexican. we prefer to buy lean. taste good always fresh.

xxxpinkbear@hotmail.com

Jan 29, 2026

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this mince was quiet nice. I made a beef chow mein with it and loved it

G

Jan 28, 2026

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tasty meat option for lower fat. expensive in terms of higher fatter competitors.

Julie Heron

Jan 26, 2026

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couldn’t chose a better mince meat to cook spaghetti bolognaise, no fat layer & a delicious flavour. I even doubled the recipe so we had lots of leftovers. Woolworths meat over Cole’s any day, so much better :D ,

leejet

Jan 26, 2026

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I buy this every time I do my shopping absolutely love this extra lean beef mince. it is a bit pricey, but it’s definitely worth buying

Sarah

Jan 23, 2026

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the perfect mince option if you’re looking for low fat. it cooked up nicely and still had some life left in it despite being on clearance.

Mikylah

Jan 21, 2026

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my favourite mince as it’s extra lean but it tastes the same as normal mince love how high quality this meat is as well

Lbm B

Jan 13, 2026

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Woolworths Heart Smart Extra Lean Beef mince isn’t the best quality mince. I feel like it is very over priced. I find it is chewy in texture and doesn’t hold a lot of flavour

Mel

Jan 12, 2026

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This is a really great mince. Being extra lean means a lot less fat when cooking and this is a much healthier option. I love using it for spaghetti bolognese and hamburgers as it cooks up really well. A really high quality mince and a regular purchase for me.

Ella Li

Jan 6, 2026

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I like the extra lean minced beef. Is it a good source of protein, with low fat content. I like to stirfry it with some vegetables to make a healthy dish.