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Beef Beğendi Calories
Turkish dish of braised beef served over smoky eggplant purée with butter and milk
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Beef Beğendi (220 g) has 319 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.8 g of carbs, 21.6 g of protein, 18.3 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 1.5 µg of B12 covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Beef Beğendi Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
319
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
15.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
21.6g
· 43% DV
Fat
18.3g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 27% · Fat 53%
Beef Beğendi nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (220 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 319 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.3 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.92 g | 40% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Beef Beğendi?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 319 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beef Beğendi
What is Beef Beğendi?
Beef Beğendi is a Turkish dish of tender braised beef served over a creamy purée made with smoky roasted eggplant, milk, and butter. The contrast between the savory beef and soft, smoky base is its hallmark.
How do you make Beef Beğendi?
To make Beef Beğendi, braise beef with aromatics until tender, then prepare a smooth base from roasted eggplant, milk, and butter. Spoon the beef and its sauce over the warm eggplant purée just before serving.
Is Beef Beğendi the same as Hünkar Beğendi?
Beef Beğendi is closely associated with Hünkar Beğendi, the classic Turkish dish of meat served over roasted eggplant purée. Recipes vary in the meat and sauce, but the creamy, smoky eggplant base is central to both.
What cut of beef works best for Beef Beğendi?
A braising cut such as chuck works well for Beef Beğendi because slow cooking makes it tender and flavorful. Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces so it is easy to serve over the eggplant purée.
Why is the eggplant in Beef Beğendi smoky?
The eggplant in Beef Beğendi tastes smoky because it is traditionally roasted over a flame or grilled until its skin chars and its flesh softens. Oven-roasting works too, though it may give a milder smoky flavor.
What is the eggplant purée in Beef Beğendi made with?
The purée in Beef Beğendi is made from roasted eggplant enriched with milk and butter. Some recipes add flour to help it thicken, while others keep it simpler and let the eggplant provide most of the body.
What do you serve with Beef Beğendi?
Serve Beef Beğendi with plain rice, crusty bread, or a crisp salad. Since the dish already combines rich beef sauce with buttery eggplant purée, a simple side lets its smoky and savory flavors stand out.
Can you make Beef Beğendi ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the braised beef and eggplant purée separately ahead of serving. Reheat them gently, loosening the purée with a little milk if it has thickened, then spoon the beef and sauce over it.
How do you keep Beef Beğendi from becoming watery?
To keep Beef Beğendi from becoming watery, drain the roasted eggplant well before mashing it and simmer the beef sauce until it is concentrated. Add milk to the purée gradually so you can control its consistency.
How should leftover Beef Beğendi be stored and reheated?
Store leftover Beef Beğendi in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Reheat it gently; if the eggplant purée has firmed up, stir in a splash of milk to restore its texture.
Beef Beğendi Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.54µg · 64% DV
B3
4.62mg · 29% DV
B6
0.42mg · 25% DV
B5
1.1mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Zinc
4.84mg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
242mg · 35% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Sodium
396mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
528mg · 16% DV
Beef Beğendi Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Beef Beğendi
To burn the 319 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Beef Beğendi?
Beef Beğendi is a Turkish main course of tender braised beef served over beğendi: a smooth purée made from smoky roasted eggplant, milk and butter. The contrast is part of its appeal—the meat is rich and savoury, while the eggplant brings a gentle charred flavour and a soft, creamy base.
It is usually served hot as the centrepiece of a meal, often with rice, bread or a crisp salad alongside. You’ll find it on Turkish restaurant menus and at home for a substantial lunch or dinner. The dish combines protein from the beef with the richness of its buttery purée. For a lighter meal, pair a modest portion with salad and use less butter in the beğendi.
How Nutritious Is Beef Beğendi?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Beef Beğendi Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Beef Beğendi Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Beef Beğendi Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Beef Beğendi Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.