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Real Texas Chili - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 lb Boneless beef chuck	1/4 lb	$5.49 per pound	$1.37
1 Tbsp. Chili pwdr	3/8 teaspoon	$5.29 per 2 1/2 ounces	$0.07
4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil	1 1/2 teaspoons	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.09
1/2 lrg Onion, minced	0.06 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
1 x Garlic clove, chopped	1/8 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.00
1 Tbsp. Chili pwdr	3/8 teaspoon	$5.29 per 2 1/2 ounces	$0.07
1/4 tsp Grnd cumin	0.03 teaspoon	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.00
1 x Bay leaf	1/8 bay leaf	$3.59 per 2 ounces	$0.53
1/2 tsp Salt	0.06 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1Â 1/3 c. Pureed tomatoes (fresh or possibly canned)	2 tablespoons	$1.99 per pound	$0.11
1 c. Water	2 tablespoons	n/a
Total per Serving			$2.27
Total Recipe			$18.14