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Balanced one-pot meal providing protein, fiber and iron
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Beef, Potato, Buckwheat and Green Bean Stew (250 g) has 258 calories. That works out to 103 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.5 g of carbs, 17.8 g of protein, 10.3 g of fat and 6.3 g of fiber. Its 1.9 µg of B12 covers 78% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
258
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
25.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
17.8g
· 36% DV
Fat
10.3g
· 13% DV
Fiber
6.3g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 27% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 258 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.88 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 258 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 206 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 300 g | 309 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 361 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 464 kcal |
Calculated from 103 calories per 100 g.
Beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew starts by browning the beef with onion. Add green beans and broth or water, then simmer until the meat begins to soften; add the potatoes and buckwheat later so they do not turn mushy.
Chuck or another economical stewing cut works well in beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew. These cuts become tender with slow cooking. Brown the beef before adding the vegetables, and give it time to soften before adding the potatoes and buckwheat.
Add the buckwheat toward the end of cooking beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew, after the beef and beans have had time to cook. Buckwheat softens faster than stew meat, so adding it too early can make it mushy and thicken the broth.
Yes, frozen green beans work in beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew. Add them straight from frozen rather than thawing first, and allow the pot to return to a simmer. Check the liquid as they cook because frozen vegetables can release moisture.
Yes, you can make beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew in a pressure cooker. Pressure-cook the beef with the beans first, then add the potatoes and buckwheat and cook them briefly; otherwise they may become too soft before the meat is tender.
To keep the potatoes intact in beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew, cut them into large chunks and add them after the beef and beans have started cooking. Stir gently and avoid boiling the stew vigorously once the potatoes are tender.
A crisp green salad, plain yogurt or crusty bread pairs well with beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew. Because the pot already includes potatoes and buckwheat, another starchy side is optional; a fresh, acidic salad balances the rich broth especially well.
Yes, beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew can be frozen, although the potatoes and buckwheat may soften after thawing. Cool it promptly, freeze in meal-size airtight portions, and reheat gently in a saucepan until steaming hot throughout.
Beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew keeps for a few days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you need, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
No, you generally do not need to cook buckwheat separately for beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew. Rinse it first, then add it near the end with enough liquid to soften; pre-cooked buckwheat should be stirred in even later.
Vitamins
B12
1.88µg · 78% DV
B3
5.75mg · 36% DV
B6
0.55mg · 32% DV
Vitamin K
37.5µg · 31% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.38mg · 42% DV
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
258mg · 37% DV
Zinc
3.38mg · 31% DV
Sodium
525mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
725mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Beef, potato, buckwheat and green bean stew brings together green beans, beef, potatoes and buckwheat, simmered in one pot until tender. It is a Turkish-style home-cooked stew built around taze fasulye, a familiar green bean dish in Turkey; adding buckwheat gives this version extra substance.
The beans soften while the potatoes and buckwheat take on the savoury flavour of the meat and cooking liquid. Serve it warm, perhaps with yoghurt or a crisp salad; bread is optional. It offers protein alongside fibre and iron, making it a satisfying, balanced meal. For a lighter pot, choose lean beef and use oil sparingly.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.