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A home-style dish of green beans and ground meat cooked without broth or sauce; provides protein and fiber.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Dry green beans with ground meat (250 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 115 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 20.5 g of protein, 15.5 g of fat and 6 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 57% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
288
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
20.5g
· 41% DV
Fat
15.5g
· 20% DV
Fiber
6g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 28% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.5 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.38 g | |
| Sodium | 550 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% |
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) | 250 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 32 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 184 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 207 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 403 kcal |
Calculated from 115 calories per 100 g.
Make dry green beans with ground meat by browning the meat, adding trimmed green beans and aromatics, then covering the pot and cooking over low heat. The beans release moisture as they soften, so the dish needs little or no added liquid. Stir occasionally to keep the bottom from scorching.
Dry green beans with ground meat are called “dry” because they are cooked without broth or a pool of sauce. The beans and other vegetables release some moisture as they cook, leaving a tender, relatively dry dish rather than a soupy stew.
Beef or a beef-and-lamb mixture works well in dry green beans with ground meat. Meat with a little fat adds flavor and helps keep the dish from tasting dry; brown it first so it develops flavor before you add the beans.
Yes, frozen green beans work in dry green beans with ground meat. Add them straight from the freezer after browning the meat, and avoid adding extra liquid at first because frozen beans can release moisture as they cook. Cook until tender and adjust the seasoning at the end.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot, keep the heat low, and cover it while dry green beans with ground meat cook. Stir occasionally, especially near the end. If the bottom starts to catch before the beans soften, add a small splash of hot water rather than turning up the heat.
Dry green beans with ground meat can be made with or without tomatoes. Omitting them keeps the dish drier and lets the green beans and meat stand out; adding chopped tomato or a little tomato paste gives it a more pronounced tomato flavor and a moister finish.
Serve dry green beans with ground meat with rice or bulgur pilaf, bread, or plain yogurt. A fresh salad also works well. For a lighter meal, pair it with yogurt and salad instead of adding another rich main dish.
Dry green beans with ground meat keep for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Yes, you can freeze dry green beans with ground meat in airtight, portion-sized containers once it has cooled. The beans may be softer after thawing, but the dish is still suitable for reheating. Thaw it in the refrigerator and heat it thoroughly before serving.
Yes, dry green beans with ground meat can be cooked ahead and refrigerated, which also gives the flavors time to meld. Cool and store it promptly in a covered container, then reheat it gently with a small splash of water if it has become too dry.
Vitamins
B12
1.38µg · 57% DV
Vitamin K
50µg · 42% DV
B3
5.25mg · 33% DV
B6
0.4mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Zinc
4.13mg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
263mg · 38% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Sodium
550mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
650mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dry green beans with ground meat is a Turkish home-style dish of fresh green beans cooked with minced meat, without a pool of broth or sauce. The beans soften in their own juices, and home recipes may include onion or tomato for extra savouriness.
It is usually served warm as a main dish, often with rice and yoghurt; bread is another easy accompaniment. The beans bring fibre while the meat contributes protein, making this a substantial vegetable-and-meat meal. It provides 8.2 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of meat and serve it with a fresh salad or additional vegetables.
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 2
Minimally 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.
No known major 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
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.