Bœuf aux pommes de terre
Bœuf aux pommes de terre is a classic French comfort dish featuring beef and potatoes cooked together, often in a rich, savory sauce or broth. The core ingredients are beef (typically a braising cut), potatoes, onions, and aromatics like garlic and herbs. It is a staple of traditional French home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the potatoes, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the cut of meat and cooking method. It provides key nutrients like iron, potassium, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 450-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 800 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Selenium | 30 µg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a quintessential example of French 'cuisine ménagère' (home cooking), emphasizing hearty, one-pot meals. Nutritionally, the combination of iron-rich beef and vitamin C-containing potatoes (if not overcooked) can enhance iron absorption.
