Braised beef with vegetables

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Braised beef with vegetables is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with a medley of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery. Originating from Chinese home cooking, it's a comforting one-pot meal where the flavors meld together beautifully during the braising process.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the beef, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the vegetables and any added starches like potatoes. It provides key nutrients such as iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the meat, along with fiber and various vitamins from the vegetables, typically containing around 400-600 calories per serving depending on portion size and cut of beef used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	4.2 mg
Zinc	6.5 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Vitamin A	320 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	7.5 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

What makes this dish culturally interesting is that it exemplifies the Chinese cooking philosophy of 'yi cai yi ge wei' (one dish, one flavor), where each ingredient maintains its distinct character while contributing to a harmonious whole. Nutritionally, the slow braising process helps break down tough connective tissues in the beef, making nutrients more bioavailable while creating a rich, flavorful broth that's often enjoyed with rice or noodles.