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Minced beef cooked in its own fat with added suet; high in energy and saturated fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of High-fat minced beef kavurma has 354 calories. It contains 0 g of carbs, 24.8 g of protein, 28.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.4 µg of B12 covers 100% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
354
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
24.8g
· 50% DV
Fat
28.7g
· 37% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 28% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 354 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28.7 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 11.5 g | 57% |
| Trans fat | 1.1 g | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% |
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) | 100 g | 354 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 100 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 106 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 55 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 75 g | 266 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 354 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 110 g | 389 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 531 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 779 kcal |
Calculated from 354 calories per 100 g.
High-fat minced beef kavurma is minced beef cooked with added suet, allowing the fat to render and coat the meat. Unlike chunk-style kavurma, it has a fine, crumbly texture; cooks may season it with salt and spices.
Cook the minced beef with the added suet in a pan, breaking up clumps and stirring until the meat is thoroughly cooked. Season to taste. The rendered fat helps cook and flavor the beef, so extra cooking oil usually is not needed.
High-fat minced beef kavurma is greasy because suet is added to the minced beef and melts as it cooks. For a less rich homemade version, use less suet and spoon off some rendered fat before serving.
Refrigerate high-fat minced beef kavurma in a covered container within two hours of cooking. It keeps for about three to four days in the refrigerator; discard it if it has been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, high-fat minced beef kavurma freezes well. Cool it, divide it into meal-sized airtight portions, and thaw each portion in the refrigerator before reheating. Avoid freezing a portion again after it has been thawed and reheated.
Reheat high-fat minced beef kavurma in a pan over medium-low heat, stirring until it is steaming hot throughout. The fat may solidify when chilled and melt again as it warms; you generally do not need to add more oil.
Serve high-fat minced beef kavurma with rice, bulgur, flatbread, or eggs. A crisp salad, yogurt, or grilled vegetables can balance its rich flavor and make the meal feel less heavy.
Yes, high-fat minced beef kavurma can be served hot at breakfast, often with eggs or bread. Because it is rich, a modest portion alongside vegetables or other lighter foods is a practical way to enjoy it.
High-fat minced beef kavurma is made with beef, as its name indicates, and added suet supplies extra fat. Recipes can vary in seasoning, so check how it was prepared if you need to know whether other ingredients were included.
High-fat minced beef kavurma uses ground beef and added suet, while many traditional kavurma dishes are made from chunks of meat cooked in fat. The minced version cooks into a finer, more uniform mixture than chunk-style kavurma.
Vitamins
B12
2.4µg · 100% DV
B3
5.2mg · 33% DV
B6
0.28mg · 16% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.2mg · 47% DV
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
185mg · 26% DV
Iron
2.6mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
290mg · 9% DV
Sodium
90mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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High-fat minced beef kavurma is made by cooking minced beef with extra suet, allowing the meat to brown and cook in its own fat. It draws on the Turkish kavurma tradition of slow-cooking meat in fat. The result is rich and savoury, with tender, distinct mince and a noticeably oily finish.
It is usually served hot: in Turkey, it can be part of breakfast with eggs, or served at a main meal with bread or rice. For English-speaking diners, it also works as a hearty filling or alongside vegetables. It provides protein, but is energy-dense and high in fat; a 100 g serving has 28.7 g fat. Pair it with fresh vegetables and choose a modest portion for a lighter plate.
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
11.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
13.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.