Beefalo chili
Beefalo chili is a hearty, spicy stew made with beefalo meat, a hybrid of domestic cattle and American bison. It typically includes tomatoes, onions, beans, and a blend of chili spices, originating as a modern American dish that utilizes the leaner, flavorful beefalo meat. It's a robust, one-pot meal often associated with the American West and hearty home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal, with a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the meat. A typical serving provides a substantial calorie count, roughly 400-500 kcal, depending on the specific recipe and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 7.2 mg |
| Potassium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Beefalo meat is nutritionally unique, offering the rich flavor of bison with a higher fat content than pure bison but significantly less fat than conventional beef, creating a distinctive balance. Culturally, it represents a sustainable farming innovation aimed at combining the best traits of two bovine species for efficient, high-quality meat production.
