Leftover cooked vegetables make a tasty and economical addition to hamburgers. Chop and add to ground beef. The vegetables will add bulk to the mixture, resulting in more patties.
Preparing your own ground turkey meat is a great way to stretch your food dollars. Select turkey thighs, cut the meat from the bones, then grind it in the food processor with the chopping blade.
When avocado prices are high, save money by making roasted garlic mayonnaise instead. Mix 1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste and 1/3 cup mayonnaise. Then add the lemon juice, salt, green onion and egg.
You can save money by omitting the liquid smoke flavoring and cooking these burgers over charcoal to create a natural smoke flavoring. Add a handful of water-soaked wood chips for a stronger smoky flavor.
