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A traditional Turkish dish made with thin fried potatoes, minced beef sauce, and garlic yogurt.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Minced Beef Çökertme Kebab (350 g) has 665 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.8 g of carbs, 27.3 g of protein, 37.8 g of fat and 4.9 g of fiber. Its 2.5 µg of B12 covers 105% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 350 g
665
KCAL / 350G
Carbs
51.8g
· 19% DV
Protein
27.3g
· 55% DV
Fat
37.8g
· 48% DV
Fiber
4.9g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 17% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 665 kcal | |
| Total fat | 37.8 g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 12.08 g | 60% |
| Trans fat | 0.63 g | |
| Sodium | 998 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% |
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% |
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) | 350 g | 665 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 418 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 250 g | 475 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 570 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 855 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 550 g | 1045 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Minced beef Çökertme kebab is a Turkish dish layered with thin, fried potatoes, garlic yogurt and a saucy minced-beef topping. It is a minced-meat variation of Çökertme kebab, which is commonly made with strips of beef.
To make minced beef Çökertme kebab, fry thin potato matchsticks until crisp, cook the minced beef with onion and tomato, and mix yogurt with garlic. Arrange the potatoes on a plate, then add the yogurt and hot beef topping just before serving.
Minced beef Çökertme kebab is a variation of Çökertme kebab, a dish associated with Bodrum in Muğla, southwestern Turkey. The classic version is known for its combination of crisp potatoes, garlic yogurt and beef.
For crisp potatoes in minced beef Çökertme kebab, dry the cut potatoes thoroughly before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan. Keep the fried potatoes separate from the yogurt and beef sauce until the moment you serve the dish.
Minced beef Çökertme kebab is usually served with plain yogurt mixed with crushed garlic. Stir the garlic in evenly, then spoon the yogurt over the potatoes before adding the hot beef topping so the layers remain distinct.
Yes, you can make a variation of minced beef Çökertme kebab with minced lamb or chicken, although it will no longer be the beef version. Cook poultry thoroughly, and season the topping to complement the garlic yogurt and fried potatoes.
Minced beef Çökertme kebab is not necessarily spicy; the heat depends on how the beef topping is seasoned. Many versions use black pepper and may include chili flakes, which you can reduce or serve separately.
Yes, you can prepare the components of minced beef Çökertme kebab ahead, but keep the fried potatoes, garlic yogurt and beef topping separate. Reheat the beef and crisp the potatoes again before assembling; layering them early makes the potatoes soggy.
You can freeze the cooked beef topping for minced beef Çökertme kebab, but freezing the fully assembled dish is not ideal. The potatoes lose their crisp texture, and yogurt may separate after thawing, so prepare those parts fresh when possible.
Serve minced beef Çökertme kebab with a simple chopped salad, grilled vegetables or pickles to add freshness alongside the rich, layered dish. Since it already includes potatoes and yogurt, a light accompaniment is usually enough.
Vitamins
B12
2.52µg · 105% DV
B3
7.53mg · 47% DV
B6
0.63mg · 37% DV
B2
0.42mg · 32% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Phosphorus
357mg · 51% DV
Sodium
998mg · 43% DV
Zinc
4.55mg · 41% DV
Potassium ⭐
893mg · 26% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Minced Beef Çökertme Kebab is a minced-meat version of Çökertme kebab, associated with Bodrum in Turkey’s Muğla region. It layers very thin, fried potatoes with garlic yogurt and a seasoned minced beef sauce, bringing together familiar ingredients in a distinctive regional dish.
It is served hot, so the crisp potatoes meet cool, tangy yogurt and a savoury meat topping. In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed as a filling main course, often with salad; it also works well as a sharing dish. Potatoes contribute much of its carbohydrate, while the beef adds protein, and the fried topping makes it fairly substantial. For a lighter take, roast the potatoes instead of frying them and serve the yogurt separately so you can add as much as you like.
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.
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
12.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
15.93g
POLYUNSATURATED
8.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.