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Ground beef meatballs, mashed potato, oven-baked, Turkish cuisine
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 piece (medium) of Hasanpasa Meatballs (120 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.6 g of carbs, 13.8 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 55% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Hasanpasa Meatballs are a Turkish home-style oven dish: seasoned ground-beef meatballs are shaped into shallow cups, filled with mashed potato and served with tomato sauce. The browned edges and soft potato centre make each portion a complete, comforting main course rather than a simple plate of meatballs.
The tomato sauce adds a gentle tang to the savoury meat and mild, creamy mash. In Turkey, the dish is commonly served at lunch or dinner, often with rice or a fresh salad; it also suits a family-style table. It provides protein from the beef, while the potato contributes carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, serve it with plenty of salad and keep the rice and sauce modest.
Selected: 100 g
180
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
13g
· 5% DV
Protein
11.5g
· 23% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 26% · Fat 45%
Vitamins
B12
1.1µg · 46% DV
B3
2.2mg · 14% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 180 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Hasanpasa Meatballs are Turkish baked meatballs shaped into shallow cups and filled with mashed potatoes, usually served with tomato sauce. The dish combines a seasoned ground-meat base with a soft potato topping.
Shape seasoned ground meat into oval patties, press a hollow into each one, and fill the centers with mashed potatoes. Arrange them in a baking dish with tomato sauce and bake until the meat is thoroughly cooked.
Hasanpasa Meatballs are part of Turkish home cooking, but the exact person or historical event behind the name is not firmly established. The name is commonly associated with Hasan Pasha.
Serve Hasanpasa Meatballs with rice, bulgur, or a crisp salad. Since the dish already includes mashed potatoes and often tomato sauce, a lighter vegetable side balances the meal well.
Yes, you can assemble Hasanpasa Meatballs ahead and refrigerate them before baking. Cover the dish, then bake when you are ready to serve; avoid leaving the raw meat mixture at room temperature.
Yes, cooked Hasanpasa Meatballs can be frozen in airtight portions. The mashed potato may become slightly less smooth after thawing, so defrost the portions in the refrigerator and reheat them with their sauce.
The topping can slide off Hasanpasa Meatballs if the potato mash is too loose or the meat cups are too shallow. Use a firm mash, make a clear well in each patty, and avoid overfilling it.
Yes, ground lamb can replace beef in Hasanpasa Meatballs. Lamb gives the meat portion a richer flavor; keep the patties evenly shaped so they cook at the same rate as the potato-filled centers.
Yes, you can bake Hasanpasa Meatballs without tomato sauce, though the sauce adds moisture and the familiar tangy flavor. If you leave it out, serve the meatballs with sauce on the side or another moist accompaniment.
Reheat Hasanpasa Meatballs covered in an oven-safe dish with their tomato sauce to help keep the meat moist. A microwave also works for individual portions; heat until the center is hot throughout.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.