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Hearty beef and eggplant stew with balanced protein and fiber
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggplant stew with beef (250 g) has 230 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 16 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
230
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
16g
· 32% DV
Fat
12.8g
· 16% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 28% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.25 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 16 g | 32% |
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 | 230 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 221 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 322 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 500 g | 460 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 460 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant stew with beef is a home-style stew of tender beef and eggplant cooked together with ingredients such as onion, tomato, and seasonings. It fits naturally into Turkish cooking, where both meat-and-vegetable stews and dishes served with bread or rice are common.
Eggplant stew with beef is made by browning beef with onion, adding tomato and water, and simmering until the meat begins to soften. Add the chopped eggplant later and cook until tender, so it keeps some shape instead of dissolving into the stew.
Stewing beef, such as chuck or another well-marbled cut, works well in eggplant stew with beef because slow cooking makes it tender and flavorful. Cut it into even pieces, and give the beef a head start before adding the quicker-cooking eggplant.
You do not have to peel eggplant for eggplant stew with beef. Peeling it in alternating strips leaves some skin to help the pieces hold their shape, while small, tender eggplants can simply be washed and chopped with the skin on.
Salting eggplant before making eggplant stew with beef is optional. It can draw out excess moisture and mellow any bitterness, but modern eggplants are often mild. If you salt the pieces, rinse or wipe them and pat them dry before cooking.
You do not need to fry the eggplant for eggplant stew with beef; adding it straight to the pot gives a simpler, less oily dish. Frying or browning it separately adds a richer flavor, but the eggplant can absorb oil quickly.
Eggplant stew with beef goes well with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread to soak up its savory broth. A simple salad or plain yogurt makes a fresh contrast, while adding another rich side can make the meal feel heavier.
Yes, eggplant stew with beef can be made in a slow cooker. Add the beef and sauce first, then add the eggplant later in the cooking process so it does not become overly soft; use less liquid than for a stovetop version.
Eggplant stew with beef keeps for about 3–4 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, rather than repeatedly warming the whole pot.
Yes, eggplant stew with beef can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized portions once it has cooled. The eggplant may be softer after thawing, but the stew remains convenient for later meals; thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly.
Vitamins
B12
1.75µg · 73% DV
B3
5.5mg · 34% DV
B6
0.35mg · 21% DV
Biotin
5µg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Zinc
3.5mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
195mg · 28% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Sodium
525mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
650mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggplant stew with beef is a home-style Turkish dish in which chunks of eggplant and beef simmer together in a tomato-based sauce, often with onion. Recipes vary between households, and it is especially familiar as a way to make the most of plentiful summer eggplant.
The eggplant turns tender and soaks up the savoury juices, making the stew a natural partner for rice or bread. In Turkey it is commonly served as a main meal, often with yoghurt or a simple salad; elsewhere, it works just as well as a comforting one-pot dinner. Beef supplies protein while eggplant adds some fibre. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of oil and serve with salad rather than a large helping of rice.
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
4.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.