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Beer And Beef Stew - Recipe Cost

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2 x bay leaves

2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 lb beef stew meat, chuck, shoulder, or possibly bottom round	5 1/3 oz	$2.00 per 10 ounces	$1.07
1 Tbsp. dry thyme	1/2 teaspoon	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.02
1 Tbsp. dry rosemary	1/2 teaspoon	$2.59 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.04
1/4 c. vegetable oil	2 teaspoons	$3.00 per 48 fluid ounces	$0.02
2 Tbsp. butter	1 teaspoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.04
1 c. diced peeled onion	2 tablespoons	$0.79 per pound	$0.05
1/4 c. flour	2 teaspoons	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.01
12 ounce dark beer	2 oz	$0.10 per fluid ounce	$0.19
1 quart warm beef broth	1/6 quart	$1.29 per 14 1/2 ounces	$0.50
1/2 c. crushed tomatoes	1 tablespoon	$1.99 per pound	$0.05
2 tsp salt	1/3 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1/2 c. diced peeled carrots	1 tablespoon	$1.49 per pound	$0.04
1/2 c. diced peeled celery	1 tablespoon	$1.99 per pound	$0.04
1 c. diced peeled rutabaga (wax turnips	2 tablespoons	$2.49 per pound	$0.13
1 c. diced peeled parsnips	2 tablespoons	$1.99 per pound	$0.10
Total per Serving			$2.30
Total Recipe			$13.77