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Protein-rich warm stew with vegetables and herbs
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Meat and Herb Stew (250 g) has 293 calories. That works out to 117 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 28 g of protein, 13.8 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 2.9 µg of B12 covers 120% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
293
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
28g
· 56% DV
Fat
13.8g
· 18% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 39% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 293 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.8 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.13 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 663 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 28 g | 56% |
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 | 293 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 211 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 351 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 400 g | 468 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 585 kcal |
Calculated from 117 calories per 100 g.
To make meat and herb stew, brown bite-sized meat with onion, add liquid, and simmer until the meat is tender. Add vegetables according to how long they take to cook, then finish with herbs so their flavour stays fresh.
Chuck or another well-marbled, braising cut works well in meat and herb stew because slow cooking makes it tender and flavours the broth. Beef is common, but lamb also suits the dish; trim only excess fat rather than removing all of it.
Thyme, bay leaf, and parsley are good choices for meat and herb stew. Add sturdy herbs such as thyme early so they flavour the cooking liquid, and stir in chopped parsley near the end. The exact herb mix varies by recipe.
Cook the meat and herb stew gently until the meat is tender; a hard boil can make meat tough and break up the vegetables. If the meat needs more time, let it continue simmering before adding quick-cooking vegetables.
Carrots, potatoes, celery, peas, and green beans all work in meat and herb stew. Cut firmer vegetables into similar-sized pieces and add delicate ones later, so everything finishes tender rather than turning mushy.
Not necessarily: meat and herb stew can be made with beef or another meat, while “beef stew” specifically means beef. The herb-forward name also suggests a more noticeable role for herbs, though recipes for both dishes vary widely.
To thicken meat and herb stew without flour, mash a few cooked potatoes or vegetables into the broth and stir them back in. You can also simmer the stew uncovered briefly to reduce excess liquid, keeping an eye on the vegetables.
Yes, meat and herb stew can be made in a slow cooker. Brown the meat first for deeper flavour, then add it with the liquid and firm vegetables. Add tender vegetables and fresh herbs later so they keep their texture and aroma.
Meat and herb stew keeps for 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 throughout.
Yes, meat and herb stew freezes well in airtight, portion-sized containers once cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly. Potatoes may become softer or grainier after freezing, so a recipe with carrots, beans, or peas may retain its texture better.
Vitamins
B12
2.88µg · 120% DV
B3
9.5mg · 59% DV
B6
0.68mg · 40% DV
Vitamin K
45µg · 38% DV
Minerals
Selenium
33µg · 60% DV
Zinc
5.63mg · 51% DV
Phosphorus
310mg · 44% DV
Copper
0.33mg · 37% DV
Sodium
663mg · 29% DV
Potassium ⭐
710mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meat and herb stew is a home-style Turkish meat-and-vegetable dish, slowly cooked until the meat is tender and the vegetables soften into the broth. The exact ingredients vary with the season and the cook; onion and tomato are common, while fresh herbs add fragrance. Despite the English listing, vegetables are central to the Turkish dish, rather than herbs alone.
Its savoury, comforting broth makes it a warming main meal, often served with rice, bulgur or bread to soak up the juices. It is a protein-rich choice, with vegetables contributing some fibre. For a lighter plate, serve it with extra vegetables and a smaller portion of rice or bread; a squeeze of lemon or fresh herbs can brighten the flavour.
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
5.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.