Sloppy Joe Mix
A gift from the kitchen is a creative and delicious way of showing love to friends and family. Combine this with ground beef and tomato sauce and let it simmer into a family favourite.
A gift from the kitchen is a creative and delicious way of showing love to friends and family. Combine this with ground beef and tomato sauce and let it simmer into a family favourite.
Ground elk is a lean and tasty alternative to ground beef. Chopped bacon adds a bit of fat to make these burgers ultra-tender, while red wine brings out the richness of the elk.
Keep your eye out for grocery store sales on ground beef and pantry ingredients required to make this big-batch chili recipe. Freeze individual portions to enjoy later on and really give your wallet a break.
Bold orange and fennel add a hit of unexpected flavour to these bite-size rolls. If you like, substitute lean ground beef for the lamb. Thaw the puff pastry in the fridge overnight for best results.
Nothing says comfort food more than a piping hot slice of meat loaf served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Of course, the fat in a slice of meat loaf alone amounts to about 17 grams, even when you use lean ground beef. To lighten it, this uses extra-lean ground beef, rolled oats and vegetables for increased fibre plus a salsa topping instead of the usual high-sugar ketchup or chili sauce. Cooking the loaf free form on a baking sheet drains away the fat, which results in only 206 calories and 7 grams of fat per serving.
Mixing moistened bread crumbs into ground beef is a great way to keep the meat from drying out or shrinking as it's cooking. Use this technique for the juiciest meat loaves, meatballs and burgers you've ever tasted.
Lean ground beef is economical and easy to prepare. And, turned into meat loaf, it's so satisfying when paired with Ratatouille Sauce. Serve with Baked Potatoes with Tzatziki Topping and a salad of spinach tossed with a light vinaigrette.
Traditionally moussaka is a layered dish held together with a rich béchamel sauce. This low-maintenance recipe has a similar taste but you can make it with half the work, half the time and fewer calories. Ground beef can be used in lieu of lamb.
Everyday ground spices add oodles of flavour to simple ground beef. If spicy dishes are right up your alley, add a generous pinch of cayenne pepper along with the cumin and curry powder. Serve topped with a dollop of yogurt, if desired. Cost: $2.40/serving
Per serving
Restaurant cost $4.50
To make $1.13
Savings $3.37
Money-Saving Tip: Keep your eye out for grocery store sales on ground beef and pantry ingredients required to make this big-batch chili recipe. Freeze individual portions to enjoy throughout the month and really give your wallet a break.