Dinner for 4
American Goulash
$11.70for 440 minServes 4
Ground beef, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni simmer together in one pot with savory herbs and spices.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Broth, 5.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.36Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 16 oz$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.24Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
 | Pasta, 5.75 oz$0.10/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.70 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$2.92 per serving$11.70 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
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 2/3 cups macaroni pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrot, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add the beef and garlic, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the broth if using and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the macaroni, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the parsley and cook uncovered for 2 minutes.
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