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Protein-rich sautéed beef shank served with eggplant purée
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée (280 g) has 470 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.2 g of carbs, 34.7 g of protein, 29.1 g of fat and 3.6 g of fiber. Its 2.9 µg of B12 covers 123% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 280 g
470
KCAL / 280G
Carbs
16.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
34.7g
· 69% DV
Fat
29.1g
· 37% DV
Fiber
3.6g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 30% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 470 kcal | |
| Total fat | 29.1 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 10.36 g | 52% |
| Trans fat | 0.5 g | |
| Sodium | 672 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 280 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 30 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 cup (grated) | 160 g | 269 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 380 g | 638 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée is tender, slow-cooked beef shank served over a smooth eggplant purée. The dish pairs savory meat and its cooking juices with smoky eggplant; the purée commonly includes milk and cheese.
To make Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée, brown the beef shank, then cook it gently with aromatics and liquid until tender. Prepare a purée from roasted eggplant, milk, and cheese, then spoon the meat and its juices over it.
The beef shank is usually tough when it has not cooked long enough to soften its connective tissue. Keep it covered at a gentle simmer with some liquid until fork-tender; high heat alone will not make this cut tender quickly.
Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée is a variation on the Turkish eggplant-purée-and-meat combination associated with Hünkar Beğendi. This version specifically features beef shank cooked as a sauté, while Hünkar Beğendi is commonly served with a separate beef or lamb stew.
A smoky, creamy eggplant purée is the traditional-style pairing for Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée. Roasted eggplant is mashed into a milk-based sauce, often with butter, flour, and cheese; the exact ingredients vary by recipe.
Yes, you can prepare Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée ahead, and the cooked beef reheats well. Store the meat and purée separately if possible, then warm them gently before serving; loosen thickened purée with a little milk.
Serve Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée with rice, bulgur, or a crisp salad. Since the eggplant purée is already rich and filling, a fresh salad or simply cooked vegetables make a balanced accompaniment without competing with the dish.
Roast whole eggplants over a flame, under a broiler, or in a hot oven until the skins are charred and the flesh is very soft. Peel them, drain excess liquid, and mash the flesh before mixing it into the purée.
Leftovers of Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée keep for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. For the best texture, refrigerate the beef and eggplant purée separately and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, the cooked beef from Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée freezes well, but the dairy-based eggplant purée may separate or turn grainy after thawing. Freeze the meat and purée separately, and stir the purée while reheating to improve its texture.
Vitamins
B12
2.94µg · 123% DV
B3
9.52mg · 60% DV
B6
0.59mg · 35% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Zinc
8.68mg · 79% DV
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Phosphorus
358mg · 51% DV
Sodium
672mg · 29% DV
Potassium ⭐
694mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Beef Shank Sauté with Eggplant Purée brings together tender pieces of beef shank and beğendi, a Turkish purée made from roasted eggplant, often enriched with a creamy sauce. It draws on Turkish home and restaurant cooking, where slow-cooked meat is paired with the smoky depth of aubergine.
The shank is savoury and substantial, while the purée is soft, smooth and gently smoky. It is served as a main course; rice, bread or a crisp salad make familiar accompaniments. The dish provides protein, though its richness depends on the meat and purée. For a lighter meal, serve a smaller portion with extra salad rather than adding more bread or rice.
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.
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.