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Ingredientes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, preferably Greek
- 3-4 lbs bone-in beef chuck, patted dry and salted and peppered on each side
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- salt to taste
- 2 large carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 black peppercorns
- 2 allspice berries
- 1 T sweet paprika
- 2 large onions, sliced into wedges
- 1/2 cup dark raisins (or equivalent prunes)
- 1/3 cup grape must syrup (grape molasses)
- chopped fresh flat leaf parsley for garnish
View Full Recipe at The Spiced Life
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 878g | |
| Calories 1010 | |
| Calories from Fat 491 | 49% |
| Total Fat 55.63g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 7.85g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium 2057mg | 59% |
| Total Carbs 131.38g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.8g | 59% |
| Sugars 79.33g | 53% |
| Protein 10.49g | 17% |
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