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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 600 grams / 21 ounces ground quality beef (94% lean if possible)
- 2 little north-italian sausages grounded (with garlic, no fennel no anise no pepper flakes) – if you cannot find them just add 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 cup red wine (no bubbles)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 600 grams / 21 ounces ground quality beef (94% lean if possible)
- 2 garlic cloves
- add skinned garlic cloves and bay leaf (remember to remove one clove after 2 hours of cooking time);
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 238g | |
| Calories 1044 | |
| Calories from Fat 922 | 88% |
| Total Fat 104.41g | 131% |
| Saturated Fat 25.87g | 103% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium 210mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 8.67g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.82g | 1% |
| Protein 1.13g | 2% |
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