Niçoise Beef Braised in White Wine; Juliet's Balcony Recipe
Ingredients
- Niçoise Beef Braised in White Wine
- 24oz (750gr) beef, suitable for braising or stewing
- 2oz (60gr) smoked bacon
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6oz (175gr) mushrooms
- 1 cup (8oz, 240gr) chopped tomatoes
- 2 cup white wine
- 2 tbs flour
- 4 tsp olive oil, divided
- 15 - 18 Greek, dry-cured black olives
- bouquet garni
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 703g | |
| Calories 790 | |
| Calories from Fat 244 | 31% |
| Total Fat 27.47g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 6.12g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium 877mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 39.49g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 9.73g | 6% |
| Protein 12.57g | 20% |
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