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Traditional Turkish stew with meat and vegetables
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Meat Türlü (200 g) has 190 calories. That works out to 95 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.4 g of carbs, 12.4 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 4.4 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Meat türlü is a Turkish home-style stew of meat cooked with a changing mix of vegetables, commonly aubergine, courgette, potato, green pepper and tomato. The ingredients simmer together in a rich, savoury sauce, becoming tender while often keeping their distinct shapes. Recipes vary by season and household.
In Turkey it is typically served as a main meal, often with rice or bread and a side of yoghurt. It is also an easy fit for a vegetable-forward Mediterranean-style dinner elsewhere: filling, yet not especially heavy, with 6.2 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of oil and let the vegetables provide much of the dish’s substance.
Selected: 100 g
95
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.7g
· 3% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 27% · Fat 35%
Vitamins
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
Vitamin C
8.5mg · 9% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Selenium
5.2µg · 9% 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 95 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 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
— 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
1.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Meat türlü is a Turkish stew made by cooking chunks of meat with vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, potato, peppers, and tomato. The ingredients are simmered together until tender, and recipes vary by region and household.
Meat türlü commonly includes eggplant, zucchini, potato, green peppers, and tomatoes. Onion and garlic are also frequent additions, while cooks may adjust the vegetables to the season or what they have on hand.
Tender, well-marbled stewing cuts of lamb or beef work well in meat türlü. Cut the meat into evenly sized chunks and brown it before adding the vegetables; this builds flavor and helps the meat cook evenly.
To make meat türlü, brown the meat first and cook it until it begins to soften, then add the vegetables and tomato. Simmer gently until both meat and vegetables are tender, adding only enough liquid to keep the stew from drying out.
The meat in meat türlü is often tough because it has not simmered long enough to soften. Cook the meat gently before adding vegetables that cook quickly, or they may become mushy before the meat is ready.
Keep the vegetables in meat türlü from getting mushy by cutting them into substantial pieces and adding them according to how long they take to cook. Add quicker-cooking zucchini and peppers later, and stir gently rather than breaking up the pieces.
No, meat türlü is not the same as ratatouille. Both dishes can feature eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes, but meat türlü includes meat and is typically served as a Turkish stew, while ratatouille is a French vegetable dish.
Meat türlü is often served with rice pilaf, bulgur, or bread to soak up its tomato-rich sauce. A side of plain yogurt or cacık also pairs well and is common with Turkish home-cooked meals.
Yes, meat türlü can be made in a pressure cooker. Cook the meat first, then add the vegetables and finish with a shorter pressure-cooking stage so they retain their shape; follow your cooker’s instructions for the meat and liquid.
Meat türlü keeps for 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, making sure it is hot throughout.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.