⏱ 380 min total

Slow Cooked Beef Rendang

Name: Slow Cooked Beef Rendang
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ slices Ginger root; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 tbsp chopped Shallots; 4 oz Beef chuck arm pot roast; ½ tbsp Lemongrass; ⅜ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Coriander seed; ¼ tbsp Brown sugar; ⅛ tsp Turmeric; ½ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ⅜ cup Coconut milk

Per 1 serving · 220 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

473

24%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
24g
20% of calories
Carbs
9.1g
8% of calories
Fat
39g
72% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Slow Cooked Beef Rendang (220 g) has 473 calories, with 24 g of protein, 9.1 g of carbohydrates and 39 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (72% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), niacin (35% DV) and Vitamin B6 (49% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 42%, 121% and 34% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

215cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.9g

3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein48%
Niacin35%
Vitamin B649%
Vitamin B1278%
Iron67%
Phosphorus42%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)12%
Pantothenic acid16%
Choline18%
Potassium13%
Magnesium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium42%
Saturated fat121%
Cholesterol34%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 360 min

1
Add the salt, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, shallots, and chili flakes to a food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.
2
Brown the beef in batches in a non-stick pan over medium heat, then transfer to a slow cooker.
3
Fry the lemongrass in the same pan until fragrant, then add to the slow cooker with the beef.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low, add the spice paste to the pan, and fry until fragrant. Add a bit of water if it starts to burn. Transfer to the slow cooker.
5
Add coconut milk, half cup of water, and brown sugar to the slow cooker, stir to combine. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until beef is tender and coated in sauce.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (220 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	0 μg	0%
Vitamin C	3 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin K	2 μg	2%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	12%
Niacin	6 mg	35%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	49%
Folate (B9)	29 μg	7%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	78%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	16%
Choline	100 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	55 mg	5%
Iron	5 mg	67%
Potassium	601 mg	13%
Magnesium	69 mg	16%
Phosphorus	296 mg	42%
Zinc	6 mg	53%
Copper	0.3 mg	32%
Manganese	1 mg	41%
Selenium	24 μg	43%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	1 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.2 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	10 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 473 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

90min
Walking (3.5 mph)
57min
Cycling (moderate)
39min
Running (6 mph)
67min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Slow Cooked Beef Rendang?

One serving of Slow Cooked Beef Rendang (1 serving) has 473 calories, which works out to 215 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Slow Cooked Beef Rendang high in protein?

It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (48% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Slow Cooked Beef Rendang keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 8% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Slow Cooked Beef Rendang?

956 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Slow Cooked Beef Rendang?

3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (220 g)

Calories473

% Daily Value*

Total fat 39g	50%
Saturated fat 24g	121%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 956mg	42%
Total carbohydrate 9.1g	3%
Dietary fiber 0.9g	3%
Total sugars 3g
Protein 24g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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