Suggestions?

Granny's Beef Stew - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/2 c. flour	1 tablespoon	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.01
1/2 teaspoon salt	0.08 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1/4 teaspoon pepper	0.04 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
2 lbs. stew meat, 1 inch pcs	5 1/3 oz	n/a
2 tbsp. shortening	1 teaspoon	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.04
6 c. warm water	1 cup	n/a
3 pared med. potatoes, 1 inch pcs	1/2 potatoes	$0.50 per pound	$0.12
4 carrots, 1 inch slices	2/3 carrots	$1.49 per pound	$0.13
1 green pepper in strips	1/6 pepper	$2.19 per pound	$0.10
1 c. celery, 1 inch pcs	2 tablespoons	$1.99 per pound	$0.07
1/2 c. onion, diced	1 tablespoon	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
1 tbsp. salt	1/2 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.02
2 bouillon cubes	1/3 bouillon	n/a
1 bay leaf	1/6 bay leaf	$3.59 per 2 ounces	$0.70
Total per Serving			$1.23
Total Recipe			$7.38