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Beef 'N Onion Stew - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 1/2 lbs. beef cubes	1/4 lb	$3.99 per pound	$1.00
2 tbsp. shortening	1 teaspoon	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.04
1 can Campbell's Beef Broth	1/6 can	$1.29 per 14 1/2 ounces	$0.23
1/4 teaspoon thyme, crushed	0.04 teaspoon	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.01
1 c. celery, cut in 1" pcs	2 tablespoons	$1.99 per pound	$0.07
8 sm. white onions	1 1/3 onions	$0.79 per pound	$0.16
Total per Serving			$1.51
Total Recipe			$9.07