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Traditional Turkish homemade manti, filled with ground beef and served with yogurt sauce
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Homemade manti with ground beef (150 g) has 315 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 42 g of carbs, 12.8 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
315
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
42g
· 15% DV
Protein
12.8g
· 26% DV
Fat
10.8g
· 14% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 16% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 435 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% |
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) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 10 piece (mini) | 80 g | 168 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 20 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 300 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Homemade manti with ground beef is a Turkish dumpling dish: small pieces of dough are filled with seasoned minced beef, boiled, and served with yogurt. Garlic yogurt and melted butter seasoned with red pepper are common toppings.
To make homemade manti with ground beef, roll dough thin, cut it into small squares, add a little beef filling, and pinch the corners closed. Boil the dumplings until the dough is tender and the filling is fully cooked, then serve with yogurt.
Homemade manti with ground beef usually opens when the dough edges are not sealed firmly or filling gets between the edges. Use a small amount of filling, keep the sealing edges clean, and press them together securely before boiling.
Homemade manti with ground beef is traditionally topped with garlicky yogurt and melted butter flavored with red pepper. Add the yogurt after the dumplings are hot rather than bubbling; this helps keep the yogurt from becoming watery or curdled-looking.
Boil homemade manti with ground beef until the dough is tender and the beef filling is cooked through. The cooking time varies with dumpling size and whether they are fresh or frozen, so cut one open to check the center.
Yes, homemade manti with ground beef can be frozen before cooking. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer until firm, then transfer them to a sealed freezer bag; cook them straight from frozen in boiling water rather than thawing first.
To stop homemade manti with ground beef from sticking, dust the shaped dumplings lightly with flour and keep them in a single layer before cooking. Stir gently once they enter the boiling water, taking care not to break their seams.
Homemade manti with ground beef is a Turkish dumpling commonly served with garlicky yogurt and spiced butter, while ravioli is an Italian filled pasta usually paired with pasta sauce. Their dough-and-filling format is similar, but their customary sizes and toppings differ.
A crisp salad or pickles pair well with homemade manti with ground beef because the yogurt-topped dumplings are already a filling main dish. In Turkish-style serving, the manti is often the centerpiece rather than one item in a large pasta meal.
Put leftover homemade manti with ground beef in a covered container and refrigerate it promptly; eat it within a few days. Store the yogurt topping separately when possible, then reheat the dumplings gently with a splash of water so they do not dry out.
Vitamins
B12
1.05µg · 44% DV
B5
0.9mg · 18% DV
B3
2.7mg · 17% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Sodium
435mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
128mg · 18% DV
Zinc
1.65mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
180mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade manti with ground beef is made by wrapping seasoned minced beef in small pieces of thin dough, then boiling the dumplings. It is a much-loved Turkish dish, with regional styles and family recipes; Kayseri is especially known for its tiny manti. A classic finish is garlicky yogurt, often topped with butter warmed with chilli flakes or a tomato-based sauce.
In Turkey it is usually served as a hearty lunch or dinner, often as the main dish. Turkish communities abroad make it at home too, and it works well as a shared meal with a crisp salad alongside. The dough provides most of the carbohydrates, while the meat contributes protein: a 100 g portion has 8.5 g. For a lighter serving, go easy on the butter topping and add extra yogurt.
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
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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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.