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Ingredients
- Beef and Root Vegetable Stew
- 24oz (750gr) beef stew meat
- 4 tbs flour
- 1 1/2 tbs paprika
- 6 shallots
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 small rutabaga (swede)
- 3 potatoes
- 3 ribs celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbs tomato paste
- 3 bay leaves (laurel)
- 2 cups (16oz, 500ml) beef stock/broth
- 1/2 cup sherry or red wine
- 1 tbs cornstarch (maizena) dissolved in 2 tbs beef stock (if needed)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1171g | |
| Calories 1072 | |
| Calories from Fat 171 | 16% |
| Total Fat 19.46g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 3.68g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 612mg | 26% |
| Potassium 4081mg | 117% |
| Total Carbs 179.37g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.1g | 94% |
| Sugars 35.46g | 24% |
| Protein 22.65g | 36% |
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