Dinner for 8
American Goulash with ground beef
$6.35for 445 minServes 8
Ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni simmer together in one pot before optional cheddar finishes the dish.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.70Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.24Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.70 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$1.59 per serving$6.35 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups beef broth (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 green bell pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Steps
- Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, then cook for 4 minutes.
- Add the marinara, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the macaroni and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until tender, adding water if needed.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the cheddar, and serve hot.
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