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Light ground beef, vegetable-forward home-style stew
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Ground beef kanak stew (220 g) has 189 calories. That works out to 86 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.1 g of carbs, 11.2 g of protein, 9.7 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 1.5 µg of B12 covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
189
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
14.1g
· 5% DV
Protein
11.2g
· 22% DV
Fat
9.7g
· 12% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 24% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.52 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% |
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 | 189 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 15 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 86 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 130 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 260 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 275 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 430 kcal |
Calculated from 86 calories per 100 g.
Brown the ground beef, then add the kanak and the vegetables used in your version of the stew. Add a little liquid and simmer until everything is tender; add ingredients with longer cooking times first.
Kanak is the ingredient that gives ground beef kanak stew its name. The term may refer to a locally known plant or vegetable, so use the kanak called for by your recipe rather than substituting a different green without checking.
Yes. Lean ground beef works well in ground beef kanak stew and keeps the dish lighter. Because it contains less fat, brown it with a small amount of oil if needed, and avoid cooking it so long that it becomes dry.
To keep ground beef kanak stew from getting watery, brown the beef until its released liquid evaporates before adding the vegetables. Start with only a little added liquid, since vegetables can release more as they cook.
Ground beef kanak stew works with the vegetables used in your local or family recipe; choose pieces that soften at a similar rate. Add firmer vegetables earlier and tender ones later so the kanak and other ingredients do not overcook.
Yes, ground beef kanak stew can be frozen once cooled. Portion it into airtight containers, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it until steaming hot; freezing may soften the vegetables, but the stew remains suitable for a meal.
Serve ground beef kanak stew with bread, rice, or a simple salad. A cooling yogurt side also suits a hearty, vegetable-forward stew, while bread or rice can make it a more filling main meal.
Yes, ground beef kanak stew is practical to make ahead because its flavors can meld after chilling. Refrigerate it promptly in a covered container, then reheat only the portion you plan to serve.
Reheat ground beef kanak stew gently in a covered saucepan with a splash of water, stirring occasionally. This restores moisture as the stew warms; heat it thoroughly and avoid repeatedly reheating the whole batch.
Use lean ground beef and brown it in a nonstick pot with little or no added oil, then let the vegetables cook in the stew. Made from basic beef and vegetables at home, ground beef kanak stew is minimally processed.
Vitamins
B12
1.54µg · 64% DV
B3
3.74mg · 23% DV
B6
0.31mg · 18% DV
Vitamin C
15.84mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
158mg · 23% DV
Zinc
2.42mg · 22% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
561mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ground beef kanak stew is a home-style pot dish made by cooking kanak, a locally named plant or vegetable, with minced beef. The name kanak may refer to different plants in different places, so the exact ingredient can depend on the local recipe.
As it simmers, the kanak softens and takes on the savoury flavour of the meat. Serve it warm for lunch or dinner, with bread or a spoonful of yoghurt if you like. It is a vegetable-forward stew with a relatively modest 86 calories per 100 g. For a lighter version, use a little less beef and let the kanak make up more of the dish.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.77g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.