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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 12oz (360gr) flank steak or other steak suitable for stir-fry
- 4oz (120gr) mushrooms
- 1 tbs chili powder
- 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Lettuce – for 2 main salads, preferably Romaine, torn
- 1/2 – 2/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tomato
- 1 avocado
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 anchovy filets, mashed or 1 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek or plain yogurt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 697g | |
| Calories 836 | |
| Calories from Fat 472 | 56% |
| Total Fat 52.84g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 10.24g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 3623mg | 151% |
| Potassium 1707mg | 49% |
| Total Carbs 86.88g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.0g | 43% |
| Sugars 59.7g | 40% |
| Protein 14.92g | 24% |
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