Use a whisk! Honestly, as weird as it sounds, it works.

maybe try buying a better quality mince. i find the leaner the mince the less clumping you will get

It does make a difference which mince you buy. There are some which are more ‘pureed’ than others.
I use a spatula, not a spoon, to break it up.

I use a fork to mash it while it’s cooking or a wooden spoon. You have to keep mashing continuously while its cooking though, don’t quit. Works for me

I used a wooden spoon to break up the bits as its cooking – works a treat.

For me, breaking up with a wooden spoon usually works? Just mix a lot while cooking (though not excessively so as not to allow the mince to to not brown effectively)

Hope some of the tips have helped with your cooking.

Use a fork to stir through it as it is cooking; seems to break up the mince easily.

there sure are some good answers. i never worry about it too much and just break it down as i go

I just use a wooden spoon and kinda mash it up while it starts to cook. Seems to work for me.. Also i use the 5 star mince though, maybe that makes a difference?

If you constantly chop it with the wooden spoon this should not happen. The meat gets lumpy when you just leave it while cooking.

A wooden spoon works a treat!

there are some good comments here

I find that the leaner (lower fat content) mince is less lumpy than fattier versions.

I always heat my olive oil before adding the mince and chop with a woodern spoon have never had lumps.

Some mince is more lumpy than others…I have been known to give it a good squishing with the potato masher….

when cooking mince making sure the oil is heated through try taking the pot off the heat add the mince break it up with a wooden spoon (I prefer using a flat wooden spoon it almost looks a bit like a spatula) and then going through it with a fork before placing it back on a low (simmering) heat so that the mince slow cooks.

Wooden spoon is the best, I don’t know why but it just works better than anything else.

Heat the oil before putting the mince in and use a good wooden spoon, cook on a high heat initially then simmer when all ingredients have been added, the quality of your mince will play a role too.

The right size pan, frequent stirring with wooden spoon to begin with and then I use a our large whisk.