Blame Canada Burger

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more economical.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, and processed cheese is often cheaper.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be less expensive.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while white bread can be a cost-effective alternative.

Prepare a blend of 90% lean ground beef with short rib and chuck, shape into patties, and refrigerate.

In a saucepan, melt a quarter cup of butter, then add a quarter cup of flour to make a roux.

Gradually add 2 cups of beef broth to the roux, whisking until thickened.

Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to the gravy and adjust seasoning to taste.

Mix Japanese mayonnaise with garlic paste and maple syrup to create a maple aioli.

Cut and peel one potato, soak in ice water, then dry and fry in peanut oil at 315°F for the first fry for about five minutes.

Double fry the potatoes for another five minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Cook maple bacon on a cast iron kamado, coating with maple syrup until crispy.

Toast brioche buns on the grill or skillet until golden brown.

Assemble the burger by spreading maple aioli on the bottom bun, adding cheese curds, the cooked patty, maple bacon, and gravy, then topping with the top bun.

Cooking Techniques

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