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1/4 lb All-beef frankfurters cut in 1/2-in rounds

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 Tbsp. Butter	1 teaspoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.04
1/2 c. Onions, finely minced	1 tablespoon	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
1 1/2 lb Beets, (about 5 c.) cut into strips	1/4 lb	$3.29 per pound	$0.82
1/4 c. Red wine vinegar	2 teaspoons	$3.39 per 12 fluid ounces	$0.09
1 tsp Sugar	1/6 teaspoon	$1.44 per pound	$0.00
2 x Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely minced	1/3 tomatoes	$1.99 per pound	$0.09
2 tsp Salt Black pepper, freshly grnd	1/3 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
2 quart Beef stock	1/3 quart	$1.29 per 14 1/2 ounces	$1.00
1/2 lb White cabbage, quartered, Cored, coarsely shredded	1 1/3 oz	$0.99 per pound	$0.08
1/4 lb Boiled ham cut into 1-in cubes	2/3 oz	n/a
1 lb Boiled brisket from the stoc cut into 1-in cubes	2 2/3 oz	$5.99 per 6 ounces	$2.66
4 sprg parsley, Tied together w/1 bay leaf	2 teaspoons	$1.09 per cup	$0.05
1/2 c. Dill or possibly parsley finely minced	1 tablespoon	$2.59 per 2/3 ounces	$0.10
1 c. Lowfat sour cream	2 tablespoons	$2.65 per 16 ounces	$0.22
Total per Serving			$5.21
Total Recipe			$31.25