Dinner for 4

Mexican Ground Beef and Potatoes

Name: Mexican Ground Beef and Potatoes
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 medium red or white onion; 2 large carrots; 3 cloves garlic; 1 lb ground beef; 1 large potatoes; 3/4 cup beef broth; warm tortillas or tostadas (optional); sliced jalapeños (optional); kosher salt (optional); 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

$8.60for 440 minServes 4

Ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmer with warm spices until tender and richly seasoned.

Mexican Ground Beef and Potatoes with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical	1 lb	$5.49Typical price
	Potatoes, 0.55 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.55 lb	$0.54Typical price
	Broth, 6.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	6.25 oz	$0.44Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.60

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 potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Caribbean Dairy-free High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.15 per serving$8.60 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 medium red or white onion
2 large carrots
3 cloves garlic
1 lb ground beef
1 large potatoes
3/4 cup beef broth
warm tortillas or tostadas (optional)
sliced jalapeños (optional)
kosher salt (optional)
1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and carrots for 6 minutes.
Add the garlic and ground beef, and cook for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the taco seasoning, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Add the potato and beef broth, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is tender.
Remove the lid and cook for 5 minutes until the broth thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.

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