Slow-Cooker Emu Stew

Slow-Cooker Emu Stew is a hearty, savory dish featuring tender chunks of emu meat simmered slowly with vegetables and herbs. This Australian-inspired recipe typically includes ingredients like potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and a rich broth, creating a comforting meal. It's a popular way to prepare this lean game meat, allowing it to become exceptionally tender.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This stew is very high in protein and relatively low in fat and carbohydrates, making it a nutrient-dense meal. It provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 250-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	270 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	3.8 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Selenium	28 mcg
Cholesterol	85 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Emu meat is a traditional food for Indigenous Australians and is nutritionally unique, being extremely lean while rich in iron and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid studied for potential health benefits.