Slow Cooker Cream & Ale Short Ribs Recipe
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 654g | |
| Calories 647 | |
| Calories from Fat 240 | 37% |
| Total Fat 27.26g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 9.35g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium 309mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 71.77g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 29.52g | 20% |
| Protein 6.72g | 11% |
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