Buffalo Stew

Buffalo Stew is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring tender chunks of buffalo (American bison) meat simmered with root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions in a rich, savory broth. Originating from the Great Plains region of North America, it's a traditional meal that reflects the historical importance of the bison to Indigenous cultures and early settlers.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is a high-protein, moderate-fat dish that provides a substantial amount of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the lean bison meat, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal per typical serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	4.2 mg
Zinc	6.8 mg
Potassium	620 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Phosphorus	310 mg
Selenium	28 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Buffalo meat is naturally leaner than beef and was a sacred, life-sustaining resource for Plains Indian tribes, making this stew a direct culinary link to North American frontier history and sustainable, grass-fed protein sources.