Dinner for 6
Simple Beef Ragu
$8.65for 455 minServes 6
Ground beef and finely chopped vegetables simmer slowly with crushed tomatoes, herbs, and broth for a rich sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.21Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1.5 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.98 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- 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
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to school
$2.16 per serving$8.65 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or salted butter
- 1 large carrot
- 2 ribs celery
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken
- thin pasta noodles (optional)
- creamy polenta (optional)
- parmesan (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic for 8 minutes.
- Add the beef and cook for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until browned and cooked to 160 F.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, and sugar.
- Cover the pot partially and simmer over low heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Taste the ragu and adjust the salt and pepper before serving.
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