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Beef Barley Stew - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 lb extra lean grnd beef	2 2/3 oz	$3.99 per pound	$0.67
2/3 c. barley -- uncooked	1 tablespoon	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.07
2 tsp oregano -- fresh	1/3 teaspoon	$3.89 per 3/4 ounces	$0.06
1/4 tsp salt	0.04 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1/4 tsp black pepper	0.04 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
8 ounce waterchestnuts, sliced	1 1/3 oz	$1.19 per 8 ounces	$0.20
1 c. onion	2 tablespoons	$0.79 per pound	$0.05
2 c. beef broth	1/3 cup	$1.29 per 14 1/2 ounces	$0.25
1 x 16 ounce whole tomatoes	2 2/3 oz	$1.99 per pound	$0.33
1 c. carrot -- sliced	2 tablespoons	$1.49 per pound	$0.07
1 c. green pepper -- minced	2 tablespoons	$2.19 per pound	$0.12
Total per Serving			$1.82
Total Recipe			$10.92