Pennsylvania Dutch Dried Beef and Dumplings
Pennsylvania Dutch Dried Beef and Dumplings is a hearty, savory stew featuring shredded or chopped dried beef (chipped beef) cooked in a creamy, milk-based gravy and served with soft, pillowy dumplings. It is a traditional comfort food from the Pennsylvania Dutch (German) culinary heritage, often enjoyed as a simple, satisfying one-pot meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the dumplings, with a significant amount of fat from the creamy gravy. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 450-600 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1850 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Sodium | 1850 mg |
Per 1.5 cups (about 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of Pennsylvania Dutch 'pantry cooking,' using preserved, shelf-stable ingredients like dried beef to create a flavorful, filling meal. Nutritionally, the combination of protein-rich beef and starchy dumplings makes it a very satiating dish.
