Dinner for 5
Ground Beef and Potatoes with bell peppers
Ground beef cooks with tender potatoes, vegetables, and spices in one skillet before finishing with melted cheddar cheese.
Typical price
$7.93for 4 servings
$1.98 per serving$7.93 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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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 1 cup onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup carrot
- 3/4 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 heaping tablespoon garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions
Steps
- Dice the potatoes into small pieces and cook them in a large oiled skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and carrot, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, garlic, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and paprika, then cook for 8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until it reaches 160 F.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 2 minutes, then add the Worcestershire sauce and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Top with the cheddar and green onions, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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