Dinner for 8
Classic Beef Chili
$5.81for 443 minServes 8
Ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices cook in one pot for a thick, savory chili with gentle heat.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 9 oz$0.08/oz typical | 9 oz | $0.72Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce, 8.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.85Typical price |
 | Broth, 8.25 oz$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 0.5 oz$0.30/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.62 | ||
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 canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 43 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.45 per serving$5.81 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 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cans (15 oz) kidney beans
- 1 cans (15 oz) pinto beans
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- shredded cheddar (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 7 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the chili powder, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomato sauce, and broth.
- Bring the chili to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in shredded cheddar before serving, if using.
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