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Devilish Beef Stew - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Recipe Qty	Common Price	Price per Recipe
2 lb Beef stew meat, cut in cubes	2 lb	$2.00 per 10 ounces	$6.40
2 Tbsp. Shortening	2 tbsp	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.26
2 c. Water	2 cup	n/a
3 Tbsp. Prepared mustard	3 tbsp	$2.69 per 8 ounces	$0.53
1 tsp Seasoned salt	1 tsp	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.04
6 med Onions, quartered	6 onions	$0.79 per pound	$1.15
2 c. Sliced carrots	2 cup	$1.49 per pound	$0.84
1/3 c. Water	1/3 cup	n/a
3 Tbsp. Cornstarch	3 tbsp	$2.89 per 16 ounces	$0.15
Total Recipe			$9.38