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Protein-rich beef stew cooked with sour cherries, offering iron and savory-tart flavor
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Beef stew with sour cherry (220 g) has 370 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.8 g of carbs, 37 g of protein, 19.1 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 3.7 µg of B12 covers 156% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
370
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
10.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
37g
· 74% DV
Fat
19.1g
· 24% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 41% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.1 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 7.04 g | 35% |
| Trans fat | 0.48 g | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 37 g | 74% |
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) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 140 g | 235 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 403 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 538 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 605 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Beef stew with sour cherry is a savory beef dish whose sauce gets a tart, fruity note from sour cherries. Brown bite-size beef, cook it gently with onion and a little liquid until tender, then add the cherries near the end.
Chuck or another collagen-rich stewing cut works well for beef stew with sour cherry because slow cooking makes it tender and flavorful. Cut the beef into similarly sized pieces so they cook evenly, and avoid very lean steak cuts that can dry out.
Yes, frozen sour cherries work in beef stew with sour cherry, and you can add them straight from the freezer. They release extra liquid as they thaw, so add them late and simmer uncovered briefly if the sauce needs thickening.
The beef is usually tough in beef stew with sour cherry because it has not had enough gentle cooking time to soften. Keep the pot covered and simmer until the meat yields easily to a fork; add the cherries once the beef is nearly tender.
Yes, remove the pits before adding sour cherries to beef stew with sour cherry. A hard pit is unpleasant and can damage a tooth if bitten, so use a cherry pitter or carefully cut each cherry open.
Serve beef stew with sour cherry over rice, mashed potatoes, or soft polenta to catch its tart sauce. A simple green salad or steamed vegetables make a fresh side without competing with the fruit and savory beef.
Yes, beef stew with sour cherry can be made in a slow cooker. Brown the beef first for deeper flavor, cook it with the aromatics until tender, and stir in the sour cherries near the end so they keep some shape.
To keep beef stew with sour cherry from tasting too sour, add the cherries gradually and taste the sauce before adding more. Cooking the onion until soft helps round out the flavor; a small amount of honey can soften sharpness if needed.
Beef stew with sour cherry keeps for up to three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, beef stew with sour cherry freezes well, although the cherries may become softer after thawing. Divide it into airtight portions, freeze, and thaw in the refrigerator; reheat gently in a saucepan, stirring until hot throughout.
Vitamins
B12
3.74µg · 156% DV
B3
10.12mg · 63% DV
B6
0.68mg · 40% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
Minerals
Zinc
7.92mg · 72% DV
Phosphorus
363mg · 52% DV
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Iron
4.62mg · 26% DV
Sodium
528mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
627mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 370 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Beef stew with sour cherry is a savoury-sweet dish of bite-sized beef cooked with sour cherries, whose juices lend the meat a bright, tart sauce. It fits naturally into Turkish home cooking, though the balance of fruit, spices and gravy varies from one recipe to another.
Serve it as a main course with rice or bulgur, or with bread to soak up the sauce. The beef makes it a protein-rich meal, while the cherries add a tangy contrast rather than just sweetness. For a lighter plate, pair it with a generous salad and keep the grain portion modest.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.14g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.