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MEAT ✣ Medium whole chicken (1.6kg) ✣ 70g chorizo slices ✣ 500g beef mince (12% fat) DAIRY ✣ 150g pot natural yogurt ✣ 4 medium eggs ✣ 260g Cheddar cheese FRUIT/VEG ✣ 7 onions ✣ 1 red onion ✣ Garlic b

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Serves 4-6Prep time 25 min, plus 45 minbrining and overnight soakingCook time 1 hour 15 min MAKE AHEAD You can make, cool and chill the stew in the fridge for up to 3 days, then gently reheat before s