Beef Offal Stew
Beef Offal Stew is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring a variety of beef organ meats, such as heart, liver, and tripe, simmered with vegetables and aromatic spices. It is a traditional comfort food found in many cuisines worldwide, from British 'Offal Stew' to Chinese 'Beef Offal Pot' (牛杂煲), often served as a warming, communal meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is exceptionally high in protein and rich in essential minerals like iron and B vitamins, while its fat content can vary depending on the cuts used and cooking method. A typical serving provides a substantial amount of nutrients and energy, often ranging from 300 to 500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 28.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Selenium | 38 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of 'nose-to-tail' eating, maximizing the use of the whole animal and often being a more affordable, sustainable source of nutrition. Nutritionally, organ meats are considered 'nature's multivitamins' due to their dense concentration of micronutrients not found in muscle meat.
