Hearty Beef and Zinfandel Stew
Hearty Beef and Zinfandel Stew is a rich, slow-simmered dish featuring tender chunks of beef braised in a robust Zinfandel red wine sauce, typically with root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions, along with aromatic herbs. It's a classic comfort food with roots in European, particularly French and Italian, braising traditions, adapted with the bold, fruity notes of Zinfandel wine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This stew is high in protein from the beef and moderate in fat, with carbs coming from the vegetables and any added thickeners like flour or potatoes. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, B vitamins, and fiber, with a calorie ballpark around 400-500 per serving, depending on portion size and ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, using Zinfandel wine adds a unique American twist to a traditional European-style stew, as Zinfandel is a grape variety strongly associated with California winemaking. Nutritionally, the slow cooking process helps break down tough cuts of beef, making nutrients more bioavailable while the wine's antioxidants can contribute to the dish's depth of flavor.
