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Beef Spanish Rice - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/2 c. minced onion	1 tablespoon	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
1/4 c. minced green pepper	1 1/2 teaspoons	$2.19 per pound	$0.02
2 c. Minute Rice	1/4 cup	$4.19 per 80 ounces	$0.09
2 T butter	1/4 teaspoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.01
2 c. warm water	1/4 cup	n/a
16 ounce tomato sauce	2 oz	$1.85 per 15 fluid ounces	$0.23
1 teaspoon salt	1/8 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
Dash pepper	1/8 pinch	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1 pound grnd beef	2 oz	$2.49 per pound	$0.31
Total per Serving			$0.68
Total Recipe			$5.44