Beef à la King

Beef à la King is a classic American comfort food consisting of diced beef, mushrooms, and bell peppers in a rich, creamy sauce, typically served over toast, rice, or noodles. The dish features a velvety sauce often made with cream or milk, thickened with flour and butter. It is widely considered to have been popularized in early 20th-century American hotel dining rooms.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat due to the beef and cream-based sauce, with moderate carbohydrates depending on the starch it is served over. It is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, along with some vitamin C from the bell peppers. A typical serving generally falls within the range of 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	30 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5.2 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Vitamin C	30 mg
Calcium	95 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'à la King' is a classic example of early 20th-century culinary branding, likely intended to sound sophisticated and appealing in American hotel dining rooms. Nutritionally, the combination of red meat and dairy provides a dense source of high-quality protein and essential minerals like iron, making it a very satiating meal.