Beef Pot Pie with Dumplings
Beef Pot Pie with Dumplings is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender chunks of beef, vegetables like carrots and peas, all simmered in a rich, savory gravy and topped with soft, fluffy dumplings. It is a classic example of British or American home-style cooking, often associated with family meals and colder weather.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in protein from the beef and fat from the gravy and pastry or dumplings, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the dumplings and vegetables. A standard serving can range from 500 to 700 calories, providing iron, B vitamins, and fiber from the vegetables.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the tradition of 'comfort food,' designed to be warming and satisfying. Nutritionally, the combination of protein-rich meat and starchy dumplings creates a complete, energy-dense meal that has been a staple in working-class cuisines for its ability to provide substantial nourishment.
