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Ingredients
- 16oz (480gr) venison, cut into pieces
- 1 cup (8oz, 240gr) whole tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
- 1 1/2 cups (12oz, 360ml) red wine, something robust, I used a Rhone
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- bouquet garni
- 4 bay (laurel) leaves
- 3oz (90gr) bacon, chopped
- 6 – 8 shallots, peeled, large ones cut in half
- 4oz (120gr) mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 tsp cocoa powder pure cocoa
- 2 tbs cornstarch (maizena) dissolved in 3 tbs water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 91g | |
| Calories 294 | |
| Calories from Fat 155 | 53% |
| Total Fat 17.43g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 3.18g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium 138mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 25.73g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 6.67g | 4% |
| Protein 8.82g | 14% |
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