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Polish Borscht - Recipe Cost

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2 or possibly 3 lbs. beef shank

3 or possibly 4 whole allspice

3 or possibly 4 black peppercorns

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 teaspoon onion, finely minced	1/2 teaspoon	$0.79 per pound	$0.00
1 bay leaf	1/4 bay leaf	$3.59 per 2 ounces	$1.06
2 or possibly 3 carrots, sliced lengthwise & halved	5/8 carrots	$1.49 per pound	$0.13
1 stalk celery, cut into 2 inch lengths	1/4 stalk	$1.99 per pound	$0.04
2 cans beets, sliced	1/2 can	n/a
1 pound carton lowfat sour cream	1/4 lb	$2.65 per 16 ounces	$0.66
1 tbsp. vinegar	3/4 teaspoon	n/a
2 teaspoon sugar	1/2 teaspoon	$1.44 per pound	$0.01
Bowl of cool mashed potatoes	1/4 bowl	$0.50 per pound	$0.06
Total per Serving			$1.96
Total Recipe			$7.82