Italian Beef and Bean Stew

Name: Italian Beef and Bean Stew
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 package (12 to 14 ounces) dried bean soup mix with seasoning packet; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato pesto sauce or spread; Salt and pepper (optional)

A hearty stew combining cubed beef with a medley of dried beans, beef broth, and sun-dried tomato pesto for depth and acidity.

Glycemic Load: 8.4 (Low)

547 calories per serving

Serves: 6

Original recipe: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

About This Calculation

Italian Beef and Bean Stew has a low glycemic load of 8.4 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are dried mixed bean soup mix (GL 8.0), sun-dried tomato pesto sauce (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.