Lunche for 4

Beef Zucchini Potato Skillet

Name: Beef Zucchini Potato Skillet
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

$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, 0.7 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.7 lb	$0.68Typical price
	Beef chuck roast, 1 lb$6.99/lb typical	1 lb	$6.99Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.5 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.90Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.07

Swaps

Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $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

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.52 per serving$10.07 for 4

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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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