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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 carrots, chopped small
- 2 ribs celery, chopped small
- 1 large shallot, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
- 8oz button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1-1/2lbs stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 32oz beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 498g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 351 | |
| Calories from Fat 167 | 48% |
| Total Fat 18.8g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 8.23g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium 1092mg | 46% |
| Potassium 519mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 29.17g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 14% |
| Sugars 3.93g | 3% |
| Protein 17.19g | 28% |
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