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Protein-rich homemade stew with vegetables
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Vegetable Beef Stew (250 g) has 280 calories. That works out to 112 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 25.5 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 109% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
280
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
25.5g
· 51% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% 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 24% · Protein 37% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% |
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 cup (medium) | 250 g | 280 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 400 g | 448 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 112 calories per 100 g.
Brown the beef first, then simmer it with broth, onion, and seasonings until the meat is nearly tender. Add vegetables according to how long they take to cook, and finish simmering when the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft but still intact.
Carrots, potatoes, and onions are classic choices for Vegetable Beef Stew. Celery, peas, green beans, or mushrooms also work well. Add quick-cooking vegetables later than potatoes and carrots so everything finishes tender without turning mushy.
Cook the beef gently in liquid until it is fork-tender; a hard boil can make the meat tough and dry. Choose stew-friendly beef with some connective tissue, and give it time to soften before adding vegetables that cook quickly.
Yes, Vegetable Beef Stew works well in a slow cooker. Brown the beef first for deeper flavor if you have time, then cook it with the slower-cooking vegetables and liquid. Add peas or other delicate vegetables near the end.
For a thicker Vegetable Beef Stew, mash a few cooked potatoes into the broth or stir in a small slurry of flour or cornstarch and cold water. Add thickener gradually, simmer briefly, and stop once the broth lightly coats the ingredients.
Yes, frozen vegetables can go into Vegetable Beef Stew without thawing first. Add them toward the end of cooking because they are already blanched and soften quickly; adding them too early can make them limp and watery.
Vegetable Beef Stew keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving the pot out, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, freeze Vegetable Beef Stew in airtight, meal-sized containers once it has cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly. Potatoes can become softer or grainier after freezing, so the stew may have a different texture when reheated.
Chuck is a reliable choice for Vegetable Beef Stew because its connective tissue softens during slow cooking and gives the broth body. Beef labeled for stewing also works; avoid very lean, quick-cooking cuts, which can turn dry before the stew is done.
Serve Vegetable Beef Stew with crusty bread, biscuits, or a simple green salad. Bread is useful for soaking up the broth, while a crisp salad adds freshness without competing with the stew's hearty meat and vegetables.
Vitamins
B12
2.63µg · 110% DV
B3
7.75mg · 48% DV
B6
0.63mg · 37% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Zinc
5.13mg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
280mg · 40% DV
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Sodium
613mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
695mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Vegetable Beef Stew, in this Turkish context, is a home-style stew made with meat from the Eid al-Adha sacrifice and vegetables. The meat may be beef or lamb, depending on the animal and the household; onions and whatever vegetables are in season often go into the pot. The English name is therefore more specific about the meat than the Turkish dish name.
It is simmered until the meat is tender and the vegetables flavor the broth. In Turkey, it is served as a main meal during the holiday, often with rice, bulgur or bread; a fresh salad makes a good side. It provides protein, with 10.2 g per 100 g. For a lighter version, choose a lean cut and keep added oil modest.
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
4.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.