Here is the solution to the Shepherd's Pie recipe adjustment from 375 servings to 6 servings. First, calculate your Conversion Factor (C.F.).
YIELD
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375
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6 [C.F. (existing yield / desired yield) =
375/6 = 62.5]
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Ground Beef
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94
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pounds
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94/62.5 = 1.5
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Lbs.
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Onions
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125
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qty
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125/62.5 = 2
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qty
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Potatoes
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375
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qty
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375/62.5 = 6
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qty
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Garlic
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13
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heads
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13/62.5 = 0.208
X10 = 2
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cloves
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Mushroom Gravy
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63
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package
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63/62.5 = 1.008 = 1
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package
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Thyme
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10
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Tbsp
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10/62.5 = 0.16
X3 = 0.48 = ½
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tsp.
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Bone Dust Spice
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4
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cup
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4/62.5 = 0.064 X16 = 1.024 = 1
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T.
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Worcestershire Sauce
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1
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qt.
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1/62.5 = 0.016 X2 = 0.032pt X2 = 0.064c X16 = 1.024 =
1
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T.
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Chicken Broth
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2
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gal.
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2/62.5 = 0.032 X4 = 0.128qts X2 = 0.256pt X2 = 0.512
= ½
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c.
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Corn
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15
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qt
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15/62.5 = 0.24 X2 = 0.48pt X2 = 0.96 = 1
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c.
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Milk
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250
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oz.
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250/62.5 = 4 /8 = ½
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c.
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