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Ingredients
- 6oz (180gr) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 slices ginger, minced (1 – 1 1/2 tbs)
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups (16oz, 450gr) tomatoes, chopped
- 1/3 cup (3oz, 90gr) orzo
- 1/3 cup Greek olives, chopped
- 1/3 cup feta, crumbled
- 2 nicely shaped yellow bell peppers
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 236g | |
| Calories 391 | |
| Calories from Fat 276 | 71% |
| Total Fat 31.22g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 10.83g | 43% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium 329mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 19.13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 6.68g | 4% |
| Protein 11.7g | 19% |
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