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Basic Pot Roast - Recipe Cost

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4 lb boneless chuck pot roast neatly tied Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

2 x bay leaves

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil	3/4 teaspoon	$3.00 per 48 fluid ounces	$0.01
1 c. finely-minced onions	2 tablespoons	$0.79 per pound	$0.03
1 c. finely-minced carrots	2 tablespoons	$1.49 per pound	$0.05
1 c. finely-minced celery	2 tablespoons	$1.99 per pound	$0.06
2 tsp thyme	1/4 teaspoon	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.01
4 c. beef stock	1/2 cup	$1.29 per 14 1/2 ounces	$0.38
4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour	1 1/2 teaspoons	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.01
4 Tbsp. butter softened	1 1/2 teaspoons	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.06
Total per Serving			$0.60
Total Recipe			$4.83