What is this food?
Boiled lean beef chuck (about 100g). It’s a protein-rich cut of beef cooked by boiling, with small amounts of fat and no added sugar.
Why it matters to health
Lean beef chuck helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and staying full between meals. In this serving, it has 2.4g total fat (with 1.16g saturated fat) and 33mg cholesterol, so it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and choose reasonable portions. It also has 10.4g carbohydrates but 0g fiber and 0g sugar, so it won’t provide much gut-supporting fiber on its own. Sodium is relatively low here (42mg), but the overall sodium can rise if you use salty broth, seasoning, or sauces.
Healthier tips
For a balanced day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use boiled lean beef as your protein at lunch or dinner, then build the plate like this: - Half plate: non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, cabbage, kangkong, sayote)
- Quarter plate: rice or other carbs (adjust portion based on your activity)
- Quarter plate: boiled lean beef
To keep it lighter, flavor with herbs, garlic, pepper, calamansi, or vinegar instead of extra salty seasoning. If you’re adding broth, skim off excess fat once cooled. Aim to include fiber-rich sides (vegetables, beans, or fruit) since this beef has 0 fiber.
Common Filipino dishes
Nilaga (beef), Beef pares (leaner portion), Bulalo (lean beef chuck), Kare-kare (lean beef option), Sopas (beef version)