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Ingredients
- Beef and Sweet Potato Tagine
- 20oz (600gr) beef, suitable for braising, cut into large chunks
- 3 large shallots, vertically sliced
- 2 orange sweet potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 2 tbs parsley
- 1 tbs olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 466g | |
| Calories 269 | |
| Calories from Fat 189 | 70% |
| Total Fat 21.32g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 4.68g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium 803mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 10.41g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 4.87g | 3% |
| Protein 11.81g | 19% |
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