Dinner for 6

Fiesta Beef Bowls

Name: Fiesta Beef Bowls
Total time: 535 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3/4 lb boneless beef top round steak; 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 2 cans (15 oz) pinto beans; 3 cups hot cooked rice; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 tbsp sliced ripe olives; 6 tbsp thinly sliced green onions; 6 tbsp guacamole

Slow-cooked beef simmers with tomatoes, beans, onions, and spices before topping hot rice with cheese and vegetables.

Typical price

$9.81for 4 servings

$2.45 per serving$9.81 for 4

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535 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Mexican High-protein Budget Family Dinners Slow cooker

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Beef steak (sirloin, flank, skirt)$8.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$6.74Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	10 oz	$0.80Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
Rice$0.08/oz typical	20 oz	$1.56Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical	2 oz	$0.34Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical	3.25 oz	$0.57Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.71

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

3/4 lb boneless beef top round steak
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cans (15 oz) pinto beans
3 cups hot cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 tbsp sliced ripe olives
6 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
6 tbsp guacamole

Steps

Place the beef, tomatoes with chiles, onion, garlic, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the beef reaches 145 F and is tender.
Shred or slice the beef, stir in the pinto beans, and cook covered for 30 minutes.
Spoon the beef mixture over the hot rice.
Top each bowl with cheddar, olives, green onions, and guacamole.

Swaps

Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices