Stew, beef, made with lean beef, homemade

This homemade beef stew is a cooked dish made with lean beef. It provides protein, alongside smaller amounts of carbohydrate and fat. Per 100g, it contains 12g of protein, 4.8g of carbohydrate, 3.1g of fat and 0.65g of salt. It also provides vitamins and minerals, including iron and zinc.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues, while iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. In homemade stew, this can vary with the stock, seasonings and other ingredients used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are given in the tables below.