Savory Meat Purée with Vegetables

Savory Meat Purée with Vegetables recipe videos

Savory Meat Purée with Vegetables is a hearty, comforting dish made by slow-cooking minced or ground meat (often beef, pork, or lamb) with a medley of vegetables like carrots, onions, peas, and potatoes until everything is tender and can be mashed or puréed together. It is a staple home-cooked meal in many European and North American cuisines, often served as a simple, nourishing main course for families.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced, high-protein meal with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the vegetables and a moderate fat content from the meat. It is an excellent source of protein, iron, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	480 mg
Vitamin B12	2.0 mcg
Zinc	4.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	6.0 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Vitamin A	250 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a classic example of 'comfort food' or 'peasant food,' designed to be filling, nutritious, and economical by using inexpensive cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking process helps tenderize the meat and makes the nutrients in the vegetables more bioavailable.