Hearty Beef Stew
Hearty Beef Stew is a rich, comforting one-pot dish featuring slow-cooked beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions in a savory broth. It is a classic of Western home cooking, particularly associated with European and American culinary traditions. The dish is known for its deep flavors developed through long, slow simmering.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced, high-protein meal with moderate carbohydrates from vegetables and some fat from the beef. It provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing around 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
Per 1.5 cups (360 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Beef stew is a prime example of 'peasant food' that became a global comfort classic, utilizing tougher, cheaper cuts of meat that become tender with slow cooking. Nutritionally, the long cooking process helps break down collagen in the meat, making its nutrients more bioavailable.
