Braised beef on mashed potatoes

Braised beef on mashed potatoes

Dinner

Item Rating: 72/100

1 serving (350 grams) contains 450 calories, 30.0 grams of protein, 20.0 grams of fat, and 35.0 grams of carbohydrates.

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304.1
calories
20.3
protein
23.6
carbohydrates
13.5
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (236.5g)
Calories
304.1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.5 g 17%
Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 47.3 mg 15%
Sodium 540.5 mg 23%
Total Carbohydrates 23.6 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g 7%
Sugars 2.0 g
protein 20.3 g 40%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 33.8 mg 2%
Iron 2.0 mg 11%
Potassium 405.4 mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

🍯 Low sugar
⚠️ Contains trans fat

Source of Calories

31.8%
27.3%
40.9%
Fat: 121 cal (40.9%)
Protein: 81 cal (27.3%)
Carbs: 94 cal (31.8%)

About Braised beef on mashed potatoes

Braised Beef on Mashed Potatoes is a hearty, comfort-food dish rooted in European culinary traditions, often associated with French and British cuisines. The braised beef is slow-cooked to tender perfection, usually in a mixture of broth, wine, and aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, resulting in deep, savory flavors. It is served atop creamy mashed potatoes, made from boiled potatoes, butter, and milk or cream, offering a rich and smooth contrast to the beef. This dish is a good source of protein from the beef and essential vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, particularly potassium from the potatoes. However, it can be high in saturated fat due to the butter and cream, as well as sodium from the broth. A healthier version can be achieved by opting for lean cuts of beef, reducing added salt, and using less butter or substituting with olive oil in the mash.