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Ingredients
- Venison Braised in Red Wine with Shallots and Mushrooms
- 16oz (500gr) venison, cut into pieces
- 2 1/2 cups red wine
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1 carrot, roughly chopped
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tbs juniper berries
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbs tomato paste
- 2 tbs cornstarch dissolved in 4 tbs water
- 6 shallots, whole
- 6oz brown mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 2 tbs olive oil, divided
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1136g | |
| Calories 1007 | |
| Calories from Fat 265 | 26% |
| Total Fat 30.06g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 4.28g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 610mg | 25% |
| Potassium 2211mg | 63% |
| Total Carbs 61.81g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 15.5g | 10% |
| Protein 17.2g | 28% |
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