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Receta Thai Laksa Inspired Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Shallots and Tomatoes
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Ingredientes
- 6 meaty beef short ribs
- 1 T extra virgin coconut oil
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup red curry paste
- 1 med onion, chopped
- 1 t garam masala, to taste
- 1 t curry powder
- 19 oz coconut milk
- 6-7 cups beef stock (can sub with chicken stock if need be)
- 1 lb sliced button mushrooms
- 10 small peeled shallots
- 2 medium-large tomatoes chopped
- 2 (attached) kaffir lime leaves, middle stem removed
- 1-2 T brown sugar
- ¼ cup fish sauce, to taste
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 green onions, chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2398g | |
| Calories 1373 | |
| Calories from Fat 1041 | 76% |
| Total Fat 123.94g | 155% |
| Saturated Fat 107.74g | 431% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11248mg | 469% |
| Potassium 3272mg | 93% |
| Total Carbs 50.32g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 23% |
| Sugars 20.76g | 14% |
| Protein 37.64g | 60% |
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