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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red or coral lentils
- 2 1/4 cups beef stock
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 rib celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbs oil
- 1 tbs paprika, smoky or sweet
- 1 can whole tomatoes, 15oz (450gr)
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 3 bay (laurel) leaves
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Meatballs
- Meatballs
- 12oz ground beef (350gr mince)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tbs ketchup
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1696g | |
| Calories 1616 | |
| Calories from Fat 807 | 50% |
| Total Fat 89.92g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat 31.12g | 124% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 530mg | 177% |
| Sodium 2960mg | 123% |
| Potassium 3032mg | 87% |
| Total Carbs 61.44g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.1g | 37% |
| Sugars 22.18g | 15% |
| Protein 118.44g | 190% |
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