Beef Stew with Potatoes

Beef Stew with Potatoes is a hearty, slow-cooked comfort dish featuring tender chunks of beef, potatoes, and often carrots and onions simmered in a rich, savory broth. It is a staple in many Western cuisines, particularly in British, Irish, and American home cooking, where it's valued for its simplicity and warming qualities.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the potatoes, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cut of meat used. A typical serving provides a good dose of iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	550 mg
Iron	3.0 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6.0 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Zinc	5.0 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	20 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, beef stew is a classic example of 'peasant food' that evolved to make tough, inexpensive cuts of meat tender and flavorful through long, slow cooking. Nutritionally, the combination of meat and potatoes in one pot creates a satisfying, energy-dense meal that has historically been a practical way to feed families.