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Source of protein and fiber, contains various vitamins and minerals
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Meat Vegetable Stew (200 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.4 g of carbs, 13 g of protein, 6.4 g of fat and 4.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Meat Vegetable Stew is a home-style dish of meat simmered until tender with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and peppers. Recipes vary widely, but tomato or tomato paste often gives the broth its reddish colour and fuller flavour. It is found in many food traditions rather than belonging to one single cuisine.
The slow cooking makes the meat tender and the vegetables soft, with a savoury, gently sweet broth that is good for spooning up with bread. It can also be served over rice or alongside another grain, depending on the meal and local custom. It provides protein and fibre, with 85 calories per 100 g. For a lighter version, use a measured amount of oil and let vegetables make up more of the pot.
Selected: 100 g
85
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 31% · Fat 35%
Vitamins
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
7.5mg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 85 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Brown bite-size pieces of meat in a heavy pot, then soften onion and stir in tomato paste or tomatoes. Add liquid and simmer until the meat is tender; add potatoes, carrots, and quicker-cooking vegetables later so they keep their shape.
Beef chuck or another well-marbled stewing cut works well because slow cooking makes it tender and flavorful. Lamb shoulder is a richer alternative. Cut the meat into evenly sized pieces so they cook at roughly the same rate.
Potatoes, carrots, onions, and bell peppers are common in meat vegetable stew; tomatoes, peas, or celery also work. Add firm vegetables earlier and quick-cooking ones near the end to avoid turning them mushy.
Meat in a stew is usually tough because it has not simmered long enough, or it has boiled hard instead of cooking gently. Keep the pot covered at a low simmer and continue cooking until a fork slides into the meat easily.
Serve meat vegetable stew with crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up its savory broth. A crisp green salad or a spoonful of plain yogurt makes a refreshing contrast to the rich, hearty stew.
To thicken meat vegetable stew, simmer it uncovered so excess liquid evaporates, or mash a few cooked potato pieces into the broth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking; these methods preserve the stew's flavor without adding a floury taste.
Meat vegetable stew keeps for about three to four days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you need until steaming hot, rather than repeatedly warming the whole batch.
Yes, meat vegetable stew freezes well, although potatoes can become softer or slightly grainy after thawing. Cool it, portion it into airtight containers, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stove.
Yes, meat vegetable stew can be made in a slow cooker. Brown the meat and onion first for deeper flavor, then cook them with the liquid and firm vegetables; add delicate vegetables later so they do not overcook.
Yes, frozen vegetables can go straight into meat vegetable stew without thawing. Add them near the end of cooking because they soften faster than fresh, firm vegetables, and bring the stew back to a steady simmer before serving.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.