Dinner for 5
Taco Chili
Ground beef and onion simmer with taco seasoning and water until thick, seasoned, and fully cooked.
$10.17for 4 servings
$2.54 per serving$10.17 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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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeLow-carbKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 envelope mild taco seasoning
Steps
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the ground beef and onion for 12 minutes, breaking up the meat.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in the salt, pepper, and taco seasoning.
- Add enough water to cover the meat mixture, stirring to combine.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Stir occasionally and cook until the beef reaches 160 F and the chili 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
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with ground beef on sale.
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