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Ingredients
- 1lb fresh ground lamb
- 1/2 med onion, finely grated, plus 1 1/2 med onions, sliced thick
- 1 Tbl olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic or 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (or substitute chili powder)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 536g | |
| Calories 1455 | |
| Calories from Fat 1088 | 75% |
| Total Fat 121.0g | 151% |
| Saturated Fat 48.25g | 193% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 331mg | 110% |
| Sodium 2022mg | 84% |
| Potassium 1264mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 11.3g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 2.63g | 2% |
| Protein 77.35g | 124% |
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