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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 lb of bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 2 Tsp Cajun seasoning
- salt and pepper
- 1 bag of tater tots (or 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and
- grated)
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- a few dashes of hot sauce
- 1 can of cream of mushroom (or celery) soup (or 1/2 lb diced
- shiitake mushrooms
- simmered in 1 cup of heavy cream for 20 minutes, plus 2 Tbsp
- sour cream)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 133g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 308 | |
| Calories from Fat 216 | 70% |
| Total Fat 24.26g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 11.32g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium 270mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 3.09g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.6g | 0% |
| Protein 18.79g | 30% |
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