How to cook hamburger, How to cook hamburger steak, Cheap recipes

There are hundreds of ways on how to cook hamburger to make cheap recipes for your family. Ground hamburger and chicken rank the highest in preparing a wide range of dishes for protein. They can be fried, baked, broiled, grilled and even in casseroles. Both products can be found in the supermarkets at very low prices compared to other meats.

The cheaper cuts of steak can be used to satisfy a craving if you know how to cook steak. These cuts are much tougher; therefore need to be tenderized in some form. It can be done by pounding the steak or by a tenderizer. Good steak tenderizers can be made with wine, fruit juices or vinegar marinade. Learn how to cook hamburger steak for an even cheaper version of steak.

Try this meatloaf recipe for cheap living. It is the favorite for many and what is left can be used in leftover recipes. Use what is left in chili, mix with tomato sauce and spices and serve over pasta or just use it on cold sandwiches.

MEATLOAF

• 2 Pound hamburger


• 1 Large chopped onion


• 16 Saltine crackers, crumbled


• Milk


• 2 Teaspoons mustard


• 2 Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce


• 2 Beaten eggs


• 1 Teaspoon salt


• 1 Teaspoon pepper


• ½ Teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Spray with a non stick spray a loaf baking pan.

Crumble the crackers in a large bowl. Moisten with a little milk (only enough to moisten, do not let standing milk). Add in the eggs, hamburger, onion, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended. Pack into pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.

Another way of how to cook hamburger for cheap recipes is in casserole dishes. This beef casserole is sure to fill your family. Serve with a salad or you can add some green beans to the casserole to make it a “meal in one”.

BEEF CASSEROLE

• 1 Pound ground beef


• 1 Small chopped onion


• ¾ Cup barbeque sauce


• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar


• 16 Ounces pork and beans


• 1 Package flaky biscuits


• ¾ Cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees

Spray lightly oven baking dish.

In a skillet, brown the hamburger and onion and drain. Add the barbeque sauce, brown sugar and beans. Pour into baking dish. Separate the biscuit dough and arrange on top of the casserole. Sprinkle the cheese over the dough and bake for 25 minutes or until the biscuits are done.

Try these Salisbury steaks from our “cheap recipes”.

SALISBURY STEAKS

• 1 ½ Pounds hamburger


• ½ Cup fine bread crumbs


• 1 Can onion soup, divided


• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce


• 1 Tablespoon flour


• ¼ Teaspoon ground sage (or garlic powder)


• 1 Beaten egg


• ¼ Cup catsup


• ½ Tablespoon mustard

Mix hamburger, 1/3 can soup, bread crumbs and seasonings. Shape into patties and brown on both sides.

Mix together the flour, catsup, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Stir to make a paste and gradually add in the remaining onion soup. Stir until smooth. Pour over the burgers and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. (Could add a can of mushrooms to the sauce)

The following list has more information on living on the cheap!

• Budget Cooking


• Cheap living


• How to grocery shop


• Leftover recipes


• How to cook steak; the cheaper cuts

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