Lung Hash
Lung Hash is a hearty, savory dish made from finely chopped or ground beef lungs, typically simmered with onions, garlic, and a blend of spices. It is a traditional comfort food found in various forms across Eastern European, Jewish, and British cuisines, often served on toast or with potatoes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, low-carb meal with a moderate fat content, providing a good source of iron and B vitamins. A typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.0 mcg |
| Zinc | 4.1 mg |
| Selenium | 28.0 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, lung hash represents a historic practice of using offal to create nutritious, affordable meals. Nutritionally, organ meats like lung are exceptionally nutrient-dense, offering more vitamins and minerals per calorie than many muscle meats.
