Kangaroo Meat — Lean & Australian
Buy kangaroo meat — wild-harvested Australian roo, one of the leanest red meats there is, high in protein, iron and zinc. Fillet (rump) and steaks for a fast hot sear, mince for chilli and ragu, diced for a slow curry, and lean sausages.
FrozenKangaroo Fillets
Kangaroo loin fillets for pan-frying, grilling, and BBQ cooking.
FrozenKangaroo Steaks
Portioned kangaroo steaks for high-heat grilling.
FrozenKangaroo Mince
Ground kangaroo mince for burgers, pasta, and stir-fries.
FrozenKangaroo Sausages
Seasoned kangaroo sausages for barbecue and pan cooking.
FrozenKangaroo Stir-Fry Strips
Thinly sliced kangaroo strips for quick stir-fry meals.
Buy Kangaroo Meat — Buying & Cooking Guide
Buy kangaroo meat and you are cooking one of the leanest red meats there is — typically under 2% fat, high in protein, iron, zinc and omega-3.
Choosing kangaroo cuts
Fillet (rump) and loin are the prime cuts for a fast, hot sear. Kangaroo mince works for chilli, burgers, ragù and meatballs — add a little olive oil or pork fat to compensate for how lean it is. Diced kangaroo suits a long, wet curry or braise where the collagen has time to soften. Australian kangaroo is wild-harvested under a government-managed quota system, not farmed.
Cooking kangaroo without it going tough
Leanness is the whole challenge — there is almost no fat to buffer overcooking. Bring steaks and fillet to room temperature, oil the meat not the pan, and sear over very high heat for 2–3 minutes a side to rare or medium-rare (an internal 55–60°C), then rest for as long as you cooked it. Past medium it turns dry and livery. For mince and diced, either keep it fast and pink or commit to a low, slow braise with plenty of liquid — the in-between is where it goes tough. Kangaroo is a game meat: the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand handling rules for raw meat apply.
Buy Kangaroo Meat — Frequently Asked Questions
Is kangaroo meat healthy?
It's one of the leanest red meats available — typically under 2% fat, about 22g protein per 100g, higher in iron and zinc than beef, and a natural source of CLA. The catch is it overcooks easily.
How much does kangaroo meat cost per kg?
Kangaroo generally sits below premium beef and around mid-range beef. Mince and diced are the best value; fillet is the premium cut but still usually cheaper than beef eye fillet.
Is kangaroo cheaper than beef?
Cut for cut, usually yes — especially mince, sausages and diced — because kangaroo is wild-harvested, not raised, fed and housed.
How do you cook kangaroo so it stays tender?
Steaks and fillet: hot and fast, about 2 minutes a side for a 2cm steak, target 52–55°C, rest 5 minutes. Diced kangaroo needs a slow 2-hour braise. A little oil in a marinade replaces the fat the meat lacks.
Does kangaroo taste gamey?
Only mildly — a clean, slightly sweet, iron-rich flavour closer to good grass-fed beef than to venison.
Can dogs eat kangaroo meat?
Yes — it's a leading novel protein for dogs with chicken or beef allergies. We sell kangaroo pet mince and bulk kangaroo for dogs separately from this human range.