Ground Beef and Savoy Cabbage Lo Mein; Daily Life in Ireland Recipe
Ingredients
- Ground Beef and Savoy Cabbage Lo Mein
- 12oz (350gr) ground beef (mince)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1/2 head savoy cabbage (8oz, 250gr)
- 1 medium carrot
- 3.5oz (100gr) spaghetti - about 1 1/4" (3cm) diameter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) beef stock
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 2 tbs sherry
- 1 tbs cornstarch (Maizena)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 252g | |
| Calories 313 | |
| Calories from Fat 118 | 38% |
| Total Fat 13.26g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 2.88g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 961mg | 40% |
| Potassium 480mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 33.92g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 9.6g | 6% |
| Protein 7.84g | 13% |
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