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Ingredients
- 600g fatty lamb mince
- 200g beef mince (not lean)
- 1.5 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon harissa
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons chilli powder
- For the sauce
- 3 tins chopped tomatoes of the absolute best quality you can find
- 1 red chilli, sliced
- 1 green chilli, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 267g | |
| Calories 505 | |
| Calories from Fat 296 | 59% |
| Total Fat 32.97g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 12.46g | 50% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium 1088mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 17.69g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 20% |
| Sugars 4.13g | 3% |
| Protein 37.25g | 60% |
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