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Cider Beef Stew - Recipe Cost

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Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 lb beef stew meat, cut in to 1 inch cubes	1/4 lb	$2.00 per 10 ounces	$0.80
2 tsp vegetable oil (I use olive)	1/4 teaspoon	$3.00 per 48 fluid ounces	$0.00
3 c. apple cider	1/3 cup	n/a
2 tsp cider vinegar	1/4 teaspoon	$4.29 per quart	$0.01
2 tsp salt, optional	1/4 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1/4 tsp pepper	0.03 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
3 med potatoes, peeled and cubed	3/8 potatoes	$0.50 per pound	$0.09
4 med carrots, cut into 3/4 inch pcs	1/2 carrots	$1.49 per pound	$0.10
3 x celery ribs, cut into 3/4 inch pcs	1/8 celery	$1.99 per pound	$0.02
2 med onions, cut into wedges	1/4 onions	$0.79 per pound	$0.05
1/4 c. all-purpose flour	1 1/2 teaspoons	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.01
1/4 c. water	1 1/2 teaspoons	n/a
Total per Serving			$1.08
Total Recipe			$8.66