Roast Beef Po' Boy
The Roast Beef Po' Boy is a classic New Orleans sandwich featuring slow-cooked, tender roast beef served on a crusty French bread loaf, typically dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise. Originating from Louisiana, it's a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine, often served 'dressed' with all the fixings or 'undressed' with just the beef and gravy.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich is high in protein from the roast beef and rich in carbs from the bread, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the cut of beef and added dressings. It provides iron, B vitamins, and fiber, with a rough calorie ballpark of 600-800 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Po' Boy is tied to New Orleans' working-class history, with its name allegedly originating from a 1929 streetcar strike where sandwiches were given to 'poor boys.' Nutritionally, the slow-cooked beef and hearty bread make it a filling, energy-dense meal that reflects the region's emphasis on bold flavors and communal eating.
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