Stew, beef, homemade

Homemade beef stew is a cooked dish made with beef and other ingredients simmered in liquid. The figures here describe a prepared recipe rather than beef alone. It provides protein, with smaller amounts of fat and carbohydrate. Per 100g, it contains 12g of protein, 4.6g of fat, 4.8g of carbohydrate and 0.65g of salt.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Beef stew also provides iron, which is needed for the formation of red blood cells. Salt and saturated fat are worth noting for people monitoring their intake, and the amounts can vary with the cut of beef, stock and seasoning used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.