Beef Patties With Mushroom Gravy And Biscuit. Mushroom pepper Steak Recipe/ Tracey K Mitchell

ground beef

Healthier: ground turkey

Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

Healthier: vegetable broth

Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using water with bouillon is more economical.

butter

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for sautéing, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

flour

Healthier: whole wheat flour

Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch can be a cost-effective thickener.