Lunche for 4
Beef Zucchini Potato Skillet
$10.07for 435 minServes 4
Beef stew meat, baby potatoes, zucchini, garlic, butter, and herbs cook together in one skillet for a filling meal.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.7 lb | $0.68Typical price | |
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $6.99Typical price | |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price | |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.07 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetLunchesBack to school
$2.52 per serving$10.07 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups baby potatoes
- salt and black pepper
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 zucchini
- fresh thyme
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large covered skillet over medium heat and cook the potatoes with a splash of water for 10 minutes.
- Season the beef with onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Push the potatoes aside, add the remaining olive oil, and brown the beef for 7 minutes.
- Add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the zucchini and thyme, cover the skillet, and cook for 8 minutes, until the beef reaches 160 F and the zucchini is tender.
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