Dinner for 4
Beef Butternut Squash Bowls
Ground beef simmers with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, peppers, tomato sauce, broth, and Italian seasonings.
$9.73for 4 servings
$2.43 per serving$9.73 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Brussels sprouts$3.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $1.53Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.73 | |
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.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup onions
- 1 tsp garlic clove
- 1/2 cup red pepper
- 1 lb organic extra-lean ground beef
- 2 cups butternut squash
- 2 cups brussels sprouts
- salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 pinch a pinch of red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and red pepper for 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the squash, Brussels sprouts, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes.
- Add the tomato sauce and beef broth, cover the skillet, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook for 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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