Gloria’s peposo stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 handful of sage leaves
- 450gr ( 1 lb) of beef meat, cut in approx. 1 inch x 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 lt (2 cups) red table wine (best if a modest Chianti)
- 1 lt (4 cups) hot water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1862g | |
| Calories 1596 | |
| Calories from Fat 858 | 54% |
| Total Fat 95.72g | 120% |
| Saturated Fat 31.38g | 126% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 263mg | 88% |
| Sodium 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium 1811mg | 52% |
| Total Carbs 20.44g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 3.87g | 3% |
| Protein 76.26g | 122% |
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