Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

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Use a blender to grind the chicken.

Ingredients and costs:

1 lb ground chicken $1.90
1 15 oz. can red kidney beans $0.57
1/2 large green pepper (chopped) $0.37
1 medium onion (chopped) $0.10
1 stalk celery (chopped) $0.10
24 oz. can pasta sauce $0.82
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic $0.02
3 teaspoons chili powder $0.06
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes $0.03
2 tablespoons olive oil $0.20

Subtotal $3.99

This serves 4 so cost per serving is $1.00.

Add
8 fl. oz. 2% milk $0.18
1 banana $0.25
1 slice bread $0.09
2 tsp of soft margarine $0.04

Total cost per serving is $1.56


Directions

Fry pepper, onion and celery in olive oil until tender.
Add ground chicken and garlic and cook until browned.
Add kidney beans, sauce, chili powder and crushed pepper and cook until heated through.