Steak-Cut Chips with Mushy Peas
Steak-Cut Chips with Mushy Peas is a classic British comfort food, featuring thick, chunky-cut potato chips (fries) served alongside a portion of mashed or 'mushy' garden peas. The dish is a staple of traditional British pubs, chip shops, and home cooking, often enjoyed as a hearty side or a main meal with added toppings like cheese or gravy.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and peas, with a moderate amount of fat from the oil used to cook the chips. It provides a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and plant-based protein, with a typical serving containing roughly 500-700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 600 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 85 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 900 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 800 IU |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Folate | 120 µg |
| Vitamin K | 35 µg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved part of British 'chippy' tea tradition, while nutritionally, the pairing of potatoes and peas creates a more complete protein profile and boosts the meal's fiber and micronutrient content compared to chips alone.
