Beef and Vegetable Casserole
Beef and Vegetable Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish made by slow-cooking tender beef chunks with a variety of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas in a savory gravy. It is a classic home-cooked meal originating from Western cuisine, particularly popular in British and American households as a warming one-pot dinner.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the beef and provides a good balance of carbohydrates from the vegetables and gravy, along with dietary fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving contains approximately 400-600 calories, depending on the cut of beef and amount of gravy used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.0 mcg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this casserole represents the tradition of 'comfort food'—dishes designed to evoke warmth and nostalgia. Nutritionally, it's unique because the slow-cooking method helps break down tough cuts of beef, making the protein more digestible while allowing the vegetables to release their nutrients into the gravy.
