Dinner for 8
Stuffed Pepper Soup (8 servings)
$6.97for 440 minServes 8
Ground beef and vegetables simmer with tomato, beef broth, cooked rice, and cheddar for a comforting soup.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 1.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 2 oz$0.08/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.16Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
 | Beef chuck roast, a little$6.99/lb typical | a little | $0.41Typical price |
 | Rice, 9.75 oz$0.08/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.78Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.94 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/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
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.74 per serving$6.97 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 lb 85% lean ground beef
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp concentrated beef base
- 6 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cook the ground beef and salt in a large pot over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, celery, garlic, and bell peppers, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, pepper, beef base, water, and bay leaf, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, stir in the cooked rice, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Top with the cheddar cheese and cook for 2 minutes, until melted.
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