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Traditional mixed meat and vegetable stew
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Tav (250 g) has 355 calories. That works out to 142 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.3 g of carbs, 24.5 g of protein, 21 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
355
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
15.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
24.5g
· 49% DV
Fat
21g
· 27% 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 28% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 355 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 6.75 g | 34% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% |
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 | 355 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 497 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 420 g | 596 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 440 g | 625 kcal |
Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.
Tav is a traditional stew made by cooking meat and vegetables together. The name describes a mixed meat-and-vegetable dish, but by itself it does not establish one universally standardized recipe or a single regional origin.
Make Tav by cooking pieces of meat with vegetables until both are tender. Browning the meat first adds depth; then simmer it with the vegetables and cooking liquid until the flavors come together.
Tav can be made with different meats, depending on the cook and recipe; beef and lamb are suitable choices. Cutting the meat into evenly sized pieces helps it cook consistently alongside the vegetables.
The vegetables in Tav vary by recipe rather than following one fixed list. Onion and tomato are common stew ingredients, while other seasonal vegetables can be added; choose ones that can withstand simmering without falling apart.
The name Tav alone does not identify a single, well-established regional origin. It is safer to describe it as a traditional mixed meat-and-vegetable stew than to assign it to a particular country or region without a specific recipe source.
Tav is a meat stew that includes vegetables, so it shares the basic slow-cooked format of many stews. Its distinguishing feature in this description is the combination of meat and vegetables, not a universally fixed spice blend or technique.
Serve Tav hot, with bread, rice, or another grain to accompany the cooking juices. A fresh salad or plain yogurt can add a lighter contrast to the rich, slow-cooked meat and vegetables.
Yes, Tav can be adapted for a slow cooker. Brown the meat separately if you want a deeper flavor, then cook it with the vegetables and a modest amount of liquid until the meat is tender.
Keep leftover Tav refrigerated in a covered container and eat it within three to four days. Cool it promptly rather than leaving the pot at room temperature, and reheat each portion until steaming hot throughout.
Yes, Tav freezes well in airtight, freezer-safe portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating; vegetables may become softer after freezing, but the stew remains suitable to serve once heated thoroughly.
Vitamins
B12
1.75µg · 73% DV
B3
7mg · 44% DV
B6
0.53mg · 31% DV
Biotin
7.5µg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Zinc
4.5mg · 41% DV
Phosphorus
270mg · 39% DV
Sodium
700mg · 30% DV
Potassium ⭐
600mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tav is a traditional stew made by cooking meat together with vegetables. The exact ingredients and preparation can vary by local tradition, but the aim is a hearty dish in which the meat becomes tender and the vegetables enrich the cooking juices. It works well as a complete main course rather than just a side.
Serve Tav hot for lunch or dinner, with bread to soak up the juices or rice alongside. Its mix of meat and vegetables makes it a filling option; a 100 g portion provides 9.8 g of protein. For a lighter meal, pair it with a crisp salad and adjust the serving size to suit your appetite.
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
6.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.