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Hoosier Goulash - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 1/2 lb Grnd beef	1/2 lb	$2.49 per pound	$1.25
1 med Onion, minced	1/3 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.06
1 can Tomatoes, cut up (16 ounce.)	1/3 can	$2.19 per 28 ounces	$0.17
1 can Tomato paste (6 ounce.)	1/3 can	$1.29 per 6 ounces	$0.43
1 can Tomato sauce (8 ounce.)	1/3 can	$1.85 per 15 fluid ounces	$0.62
1 tsp Sugar	1/3 teaspoon	$1.44 per pound	$0.00
1/2 tsp Basil	1/6 teaspoon	$2.59 per cup	$0.01
1 tsp Salt	1/3 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1/4 tsp Pepper	0.08 teaspoon	$7.99 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1 x Garlic clove, crushed	1/3 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.01
1 c. Dry elbow macaroni	1/3 cup	$1.25 per pound	$0.22
Total per Serving			$2.79
Total Recipe			$8.36