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Traditional herb stew with protein, iron and folate
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Wild herb stew with ground beef (220 g) has 260 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 17.8 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 259.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 216% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
260
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
17.8g
· 36% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% 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 15% · Protein 29% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.28 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
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 | 260 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 21 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 110 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 354 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 360 g | 425 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Wild herb stew with ground beef is a Turkish home-style dish made with çiriş, a spring wild green, and minced beef. It is especially associated with eastern and southeastern Anatolian cooking, where çiriş is used in seasonal meals.
Çiriş gives wild herb stew with ground beef a mild, distinctive green flavor, often compared with leek or spring onion. The beef and any tomato paste or spices balance the herb, so the finished taste varies with the recipe.
To make wild herb stew with ground beef, brown the beef with onion, then add cleaned, chopped çiriş and cook until tender. Tomato paste and a little water are common additions; add water gradually because the greens release moisture as they cook.
For wild herb stew with ground beef, trim away tough or damaged parts of the çiriş and rinse the leaves thoroughly in several changes of water. Wild greens can hold grit between their leaves, so drain them well before chopping and cooking.
Çiriş is mainly a spring green, so wild herb stew with ground beef is most often cooked when fresh çiriş appears in markets. Availability varies by region; frozen çiriş can work outside the season, though its cooked texture may be softer.
There is no exact substitute for çiriş in wild herb stew with ground beef. Leek or spring onion with another tender leafy green can make a similar stew, but the flavor will differ from the distinctive taste of çiriş.
Yes, wild herb stew with ground beef is a traditional style of seasonal Turkish home cooking, particularly in eastern and southeastern Anatolia. Recipes are not completely uniform: families may change the seasoning or add ingredients such as rice or bulgur.
Wild herb stew with ground beef is commonly served with bread, rice, or bulgur pilaf. Yogurt or cacık makes a fresh accompaniment, while the stew itself already provides a substantial meat component for the meal.
Yes, wild herb stew with ground beef can be frozen after it has cooled. Divide it into airtight portions; the çiriş may turn softer after thawing, so reheat only the portion you plan to eat and avoid freezing it again.
Store leftover wild herb stew with ground beef in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Reheat only the amount you need until steaming hot, and do not eat it if it has been left at room temperature for a long time.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
259.6µg · 216% DV
B12
2.09µg · 87% DV
Vitamin A
407µg · 45% DV
B3
5.28mg · 33% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
260mg · 37% DV
Zinc
3.74mg · 34% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.68mg · 30% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
629mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Wild herb stew with ground beef is a home-style Turkish dish made by cooking çiriş, a seasonal wild green gathered especially in eastern and southeastern Anatolia, with minced meat. The herb has a distinctive, gently earthy flavour and softens as it cooks, while the meat makes the stew hearty. Household recipes vary, but it is often cooked in a pot with onion.
Serve it warm as a main meal, with bread or bulgur pilaf; a spoonful of yoghurt makes a good accompaniment. The combination of greens and meat gives the dish protein, iron and folate. For a lighter bowl, use less mince and let the çiriş make up more of the serving.
High
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Medium
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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
5.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.