Finnish Ground Meat Sauce | Jauhelihakastike

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes can reduce costs.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

Heat a pan and add a little oil.

Brown 1 pound each of ground pork and ground beef, adding a touch of salt while breaking it apart.

Once the meat is no longer red, add 1 chopped onion and cook until both the meat and onions are browned.

Collect the meat and add 5 tablespoons of butter to the pan, melting it completely.

Turn the heat to medium and add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, toasting it until dark brown while mixing constantly for about 5 minutes.

Once the flour reaches a mahogany color, add beef broth and increase the heat to bring it to a boil.

Add the browned meat back into the pan and let it cook until it thickens, adjusting with water or more stock if necessary.

Check the salt after cooking down to avoid it being too salty.

Serve the sauce over mashed potatoes or pasta.

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