Beef, minced, stewed with onions, extra lean

Extra lean minced beef stewed with onions is a cooked dish made with beef, onions, flour, stock and seasoning. It mainly provides protein, with smaller amounts of fat and carbohydrate, as well as vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, this recipe contains 12g of protein, 3.6g of fat, 1.2g of saturated fat and 0.72g of salt.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Beef also provides iron and zinc, which support red blood cell formation and normal immune function respectively. Although extra lean beef is used, the dish still contains saturated fat. Stock and seasoning can contribute salt, which is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.