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Chili Con Carne - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/2 pound grnd beef	1/4 lb	$2.49 per pound	$0.62
1 1/4 teaspoon salt	5/8 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.02
3/4 teaspoon onion pwdr	3/8 teaspoon	$3.39 per 2 5/8 ounces	$0.04
1/8 teaspoon grnd cumin (comino)	0.06 teaspoon	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.01
1 1/2 tbsp. chili pwdr	2 1/4 teaspoons	$5.29 per 2 1/2 ounces	$0.42
1/4 teaspoon garlic pwdr	1/8 teaspoon	$2.99 per 3 ounces	$0.01
1/4 teaspoon black pepper	1/8 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
4 tbsp. flour	2 tablespoons	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.02
2 c. water or possibly tomato juice	1 cup	n/a
Total per Serving			$1.15
Total Recipe			$2.30