Beef, stewing steak, stewed, lean

Lean stewed beef is stewing steak that has been cooked slowly in liquid, with the lean meat described here. It mainly provides protein, along with some fat and a range of vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 32g of protein and 6.3g of fat, including 2.3g of saturated fat. It also provides 2.6mg of iron.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues, while iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Beef also supplies zinc and vitamin B12. Its saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their intake. Salt added during cooking or in sauces can change the salt content of a finished dish. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.