NoCostcostore is complete without a deli counter.

“Imagine paying $33 for beef stew rip off,“writes one user.

“I can’t believe this is $5.99 per pound and raw!!

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It also seems like a perfect meal prep item for doctoring up with additional veggies and spices.

Easy quick meals that my whole family will eat and not takeout, yes like!”

Cost is a major concern, of course, but what about taste?

Is the stew worth that kind of price tag?

Predictably, opinions are mixed.

“I tried this beef stew and it was not good at all.

That’s a 35$ life lesson there,“says one Redditor.

“I added green beans and mushrooms it was good in my opinion,“writes another.

“We found it so incredibly bland.

We always try the deli options, but won’t be getting this one again.”

“Who knew beef stew could be controversial?

6$ a pound for prepared stew?