poor man's steak
The term "poor man's steak" highlights budget-friendly alternatives to traditional steak, often using less expensive ingredients to create a hearty meal.
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Definition
B2Home Cooking
(colloquial, informal)A dish made from ground beef or other inexpensive meat, often shaped and cooked to resemble a steak.
Example
- For dinner, we had poor man's steak with mashed potatoes and gravy.
- Poor man's steak is a favorite in our household because it's both tasty and affordable.
B2Culinary
(colloquial, informal)A budget-friendly alternative to steak, typically involving less expensive cuts of meat or meat substitutes.
Example
- She prepared a poor man's steak using a portobello mushroom as a vegetarian option.
- Flank steak is often referred to as poor man's steak due to its lower cost compared to premium cuts.
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