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Protein-rich beef stew served with eggplant puree
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Beef stew with eggplant puree (250 g) has 355 calories. That works out to 142 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 27 g of protein, 21.8 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 109% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
355
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
27g
· 54% DV
Fat
21.8g
· 28% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 30% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 355 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.8 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 8 g | 40% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 27 g | 54% |
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 | 355 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 28 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 170 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 125 g | 178 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 497 kcal |
Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.
Beef stew with eggplant puree is a Turkish-style dish of tender beef pieces served over beğendi, a smooth puree made with roasted eggplant. The savory stew and smoky, creamy puree are prepared separately and brought together when served.
To make beef stew with eggplant puree, simmer browned beef with onion and seasonings until tender, then prepare a puree from roasted eggplant, butter, flour, and milk. Spoon the puree onto a plate and top it with the hot stew.
Beef stew with eggplant puree is very similar to Hünkar beğendi, a classic Turkish dish of meat served over eggplant beğendi. The names and meat choices can vary by recipe; Hünkar beğendi is often made with lamb, while this version commonly uses beef cubes.
Chuck or another braising cut works well for beef stew with eggplant puree because slow cooking gives its connective tissue time to soften. Cut the beef into even cubes so the pieces cook at a similar rate.
Rice pilaf, bulgur, or a crisp salad are good sides for beef stew with eggplant puree. The puree and stew make a rich, filling main dish, so a simple vegetable side can balance the meal without competing with its flavors.
Yes, you can prepare the beef stew and eggplant puree ahead of time and refrigerate them separately. Reheat them gently before serving; loosen a thickened puree with a little milk and stir it until smooth.
Often, yes: the beğendi puree in beef stew with eggplant puree commonly includes grated kaşar or another melting cheese. Recipes differ, so cheese is not essential to every version; milk, butter, and flour are also common puree ingredients.
Store leftover beef stew with eggplant puree in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within three to four days. If possible, keep the stew and puree separate, then reheat them thoroughly before serving.
Yes, beef stew with eggplant puree can be frozen, though the puree may become less smooth after thawing. Freeze the beef and puree separately for better texture, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat gently.
You can make beef stew with eggplant puree lighter by trimming visible fat from the beef and using less butter and cheese in the puree. Roasting or charring the eggplant instead of frying it also avoids adding extra oil.
Vitamins
B12
2.63µg · 110% DV
B3
7.25mg · 45% DV
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.88mg · 53% DV
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Phosphorus
295mg · 42% DV
Sodium
600mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
638mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Beef stew with eggplant puree is a Turkish main course of tender beef cubes served over beğendi, a smooth puree made with roasted eggplant and commonly enriched with milk, butter, flour and cheese. The meat is gently cooked with onion and seasonings until soft, while the smoky, creamy puree gives the dish its distinctive character. In Turkey it is often served hot as a filling lunch or dinner, with rice or bread to catch the sauce and a fresh salad alongside. It provides 10.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter meal, trim excess fat from the beef and balance the rich puree with a generous portion of salad.
Medium
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 3
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.