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Traditional meat and vegetable clay-pot stew
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eyup Sultan stew (250 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.5 g of carbs, 22.8 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 2.3 µg of B12 covers 94% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
320
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
13.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
22.8g
· 46% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 30% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% |
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 | 320 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 448 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 500 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Eyup Sultan stew is a traditional Turkish meat-and-vegetable dish cooked slowly in a covered pot, often a clay pot. Recipes vary, but the slow cooking lets the meat and vegetables share their juices and develop a rich, savory flavor.
Lamb or beef both work well in Eyup Sultan stew. Choose chunks suited to slow cooking rather than very lean, quick-cooking cuts; the longer, gentle cooking helps tougher pieces become tender and gives the stew its characteristic texture.
Browning the meat first is optional when making Eyup Sultan stew. It adds a deeper roasted flavor, while layering raw ingredients directly in the pot is also common for a simpler preparation; either way, keep the pot covered during the slow cook.
Yes, Eyup Sultan stew can be adapted for a slow cooker. Use less added liquid than you would for an oven-baked version because the covered cooker loses little moisture, and cook until the meat is tender and the vegetables are done.
Eyup Sultan stew can turn watery when vegetables release more liquid than expected or too much water is added at the start. Add only a small amount of liquid, keep the lid on while cooking, and uncover the pot near the end if the sauce needs reducing.
Layering is a practical way to assemble Eyup Sultan stew: put the meat near the bottom and arrange firmer vegetables above it. This helps the ingredients cook together, though stirring everything before cooking is also fine if you prefer a more mixed texture.
Onion, tomato, peppers, and potatoes are common choices for Eyup Sultan stew. You can adjust the vegetables to your recipe, but cut them into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and add delicate vegetables later if you want them to keep their shape.
Serve Eyup Sultan stew with rice, bulgur, or bread to soak up its savory juices. A simple salad or plain yogurt makes a fresh contrast, while the stew itself can be the main dish at a family meal.
Reheat Eyup Sultan stew gently in a covered saucepan with a splash of water if the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally and heat until the meat and sauce are hot throughout; gentle reheating helps keep the meat tender.
Eyup Sultan stew takes its name from Eyüp, a historic district of Istanbul, and is associated with Turkish home-style cooking. Specific origin stories and recipes are not uniform, so it is best understood as a traditional regional-style stew rather than a single fixed recipe.
Vitamins
B12
2.25µg · 94% DV
B3
6.5mg · 41% DV
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
B5
0.95mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Zinc
4.5mg · 41% DV
Phosphorus
255mg · 36% DV
Sodium
600mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
620mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eyup Sultan stew is a traditional meat-and-vegetable dish cooked slowly in a clay pot, associated with the Eyüp Sultan neighbourhood of Istanbul. Recipes vary, but the slow cooking lets the ingredients soften together and develop a rich, savoury broth.
The meat becomes tender while the vegetables lend sweetness and body. In Turkey it is served hot as a main meal, often with bread or rice; a crisp salad makes a fresh contrast. For cooks elsewhere, a heavy covered casserole can stand in for a clay pot. It brings protein and vegetables together in one filling dish, with 9.1 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, serve a generous portion of vegetables and keep the bread modest.
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 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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.