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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, fine chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced
- 8 oz. lean ground beef or turkey
- 2-3 thick slices of bacon, diced
- 2 chicken livers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup low-fat half-and-half
- salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1165g | |
| Calories 1551 | |
| Calories from Fat 1075 | 69% |
| Total Fat 120.48g | 151% |
| Saturated Fat 44.38g | 178% |
| Trans Fat 2.13g | |
| Cholesterol 279mg | 93% |
| Sodium 1611mg | 67% |
| Potassium 2297mg | 66% |
| Total Carbs 34.55g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 13.98g | 9% |
| Protein 62.73g | 100% |
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