Suet Pudding with Beef
Suet Pudding with Beef is a traditional British savory dish consisting of minced beef and vegetables encased in a suet pastry crust, then steamed or baked until tender. It's a hearty, warming meal often associated with British comfort food, with roots in historical working-class cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein due to the beef and suet, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pastry. It provides iron, B vitamins, and calories, typically ranging from 500-700 per serving depending on portion size and recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 20 µg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg RAE |
Per 1 serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects Britain's historical use of suet (beef fat) for affordable, energy-dense meals, and nutritionally, the steaming method helps retain nutrients while creating a rich, satisfying texture.
