Dinner for 2
Mexican Style Potatoes
Diced potatoes cook with onion, pepper, and tomatoes in one skillet until tender and lightly browned.
$2.90for 4 servings
$0.72 per serving$2.90 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.
This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.7 lb | $0.68Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 1 | $0.25Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.16Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups peeled & diced potatoes
- 1/3 cup diced white onion
- 1 serrano pepper or jalapeño pepper
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the onion and pepper, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, and water, then cover the skillet.
- Simmer for 7 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Uncover and cook for 3 minutes until excess liquid evaporates.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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