Hamburger Steak with Onion and Mushroom Gravy

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is a lighter option; bouillon is more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cream

Almond milk is lower in calories; cream adds richness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Introduce the dish and mention serving suggestions like mashed potatoes or green beans.

Heat the skillet until hot, then add olive oil.

Use about 3/4 of a cup of roasted garlic or garlic powder as a substitute.

Add pre-caramelized onions to the skillet, about 2.5 cups, or use fresh sliced onions if preferred.

Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side to get a nice brown crust, checking for doneness visually.

If the pan gets too dry, add a little more oil to maintain flavor.

After cooking the patties, reserve the grease left in the pan, about 5 tablespoons.

Add flour to the grease to create a roux, starting with about 4-5 tablespoons and adjusting as needed.

Cook the roux for a couple of minutes until it darkens slightly, but do not burn it.

Add beef broth gradually, stirring to combine and thicken the gravy, while ensuring to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.

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