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Traditional pan dish with sautéed beef, rich in protein
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Elbastı pan with sautéed beef (250 g) has 455 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.5 g of carbs, 29.5 g of protein, 25.5 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 2.8 µg of B12 covers 115% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
455
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
21.5g
· 8% DV
Protein
29.5g
· 59% DV
Fat
25.5g
· 33% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 455 kcal | |
| Total fat | 25.5 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 8.5 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% |
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 | 455 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 36 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 150 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 546 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 637 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
Elbastı pan with sautéed beef is a Turkish-style dish combining cooked beef with a yogurt-based sauce, finished on the stovetop or in the oven. The sauce gives the pan dish its creamy texture and distinguishes it from plain sautéed beef.
To make Elbastı pan with sautéed beef, cook the beef until tender, then add a well-mixed yogurt sauce, commonly made with egg and flour, and cook until thickened. Temper the sauce with a little hot cooking liquid first to help prevent curdling.
Elbastı pan with sautéed beef is a beef-based take on Elbasan tava, which is commonly made with lamb and a yogurt sauce. Recipes vary by cook and region, so the meat and exact sauce proportions are not fixed.
Yes, the beef should be tender before you finish Elbastı pan with sautéed beef with its yogurt sauce. The sauce is not meant to tenderize tough meat; cook the beef gently first, adding the sauce only when the meat is ready.
The yogurt sauce in Elbastı pan with sautéed beef can split if it is boiled hard or added cold to very hot meat. Whisk the sauce thoroughly, bring it closer to room temperature, and temper it with warm cooking liquid before combining.
Yes, you can finish Elbastı pan with sautéed beef in the oven, preferably in an oven-safe pan. Baking helps the top set and brown slightly; keep an eye on the yogurt sauce and avoid prolonged, very high heat.
Serve Elbastı pan with sautéed beef with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread to make use of the sauce. A crisp salad or simply cooked vegetables also work well, since they balance the richness of the beef and yogurt.
Yes, you can cook the beef for Elbastı pan with sautéed beef ahead of time and refrigerate it. For the best texture, prepare and add the yogurt sauce closer to serving, then reheat gently rather than letting it boil.
Leftovers of Elbastı pan with sautéed beef keep for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat them gently on the stovetop, stirring occasionally; vigorous boiling can make the yogurt sauce separate.
Yes, lamb can replace the beef in Elbastı pan with sautéed beef, though the result is closer to the traditional lamb-based Elbasan tava. Choose pieces that become tender with slow cooking, and adjust the cooking time to the cut.
Vitamins
B12
2.75µg · 115% DV
B3
8mg · 50% DV
B6
0.6mg · 35% DV
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
Minerals
Zinc
6mg · 55% DV
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Phosphorus
295mg · 42% DV
Sodium
600mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
638mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Elbastı pan with sautéed beef brings beef kavurma together with the Turkish elbastı tradition, best known for meat baked with a tangy yogurt-based topping. This version puts sautéed beef at the centre, making it a hearty, savoury pan dish.
Serve it hot as a main, with rice or bread and a crisp salad; it also fits easily into a home-style shared meal. Beef makes it a source of protein, with 11.8 g per 100 g, while the dish also has a substantial amount of fat. For a lighter plate, pair it with plenty of vegetables and keep the rice or bread portion modest.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.