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Beef Corn Chowder - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 lb grnd beef	2 2/3 oz	$2.49 per pound	$0.41
1/2 c. minced onion	1 tablespoon	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
3 c. diced potatoes	1/2 cup	$0.50 per pound	$0.08
1 x 17-oz can cream-style corn	2 5/6 fl oz	$0.89 per 15 ounces	$0.17
1 x 10 1/2 oz can condensed beef broth	1 3/4 fl oz	$1.50 per 10 1/2 ounces	$0.27
3/4 c. water	2 tablespoons	n/a
1/4 tsp salt	0.04 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1/4 tsp dry basil, crushed	0.04 teaspoon	$2.59 per cup	$0.00
1 dsh pepper shredded sharp American cheese	1/6 pinch	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
Total per Serving			$0.97
Total Recipe			$5.80