Dinner for 10
Beef Lasagna with ground beef
Fresh lasagna sheets layer with slow-simmered beef tomato sauce and creamy cheese sauce before baking until bubbling.
$10.58for 4 servings
$2.65 per serving$10.58 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.
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- 260 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2.2 lb | $12.10Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.42Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.23Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $26.46 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stick
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 kg / 2 lb beef mince
- 800 g / 28 oz canned crushed tomato
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup pinot noir red wine
- 3 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp each dried thyme and oregano
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper
- 60 g / 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper
- 350 g / 12 oz fresh lasagna sheets
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- finely chopped basil or parsley (optional)
Steps
- Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and set them aside for 12 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the vegetables and beef for 12 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, bouillon, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper, then simmer uncovered for 140 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, then slowly whisk in the milk and cook for 15 minutes until thick; stir in the gruyere, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the bay leaves and layer the meat sauce, cheese sauce, and lasagna sheets in a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish for 15 minutes, finishing with mozzarella.
- Bake at 375 F for 45 minutes until bubbling and browned.
- Rest the lasagna for 21 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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