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Minced meat & potato börek is a savory pastry made with thin dough, minced beef, potatoes, onions, and spices. Balanced in protein, carbs, and fat.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Minced Meat & Potato Börek (90 g) has 189 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.7 g of carbs, 6.8 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Minced meat & potato börek is a Turkish-style savoury pastry made by layering thin sheets of dough with a filling of minced meat, small potato pieces, onion and spices. It is baked until the pastry turns crisp and golden, while the filling stays soft and savoury. Börek has a long place in Turkish and wider regional cooking, with many home and bakery variations.
Serve a piece warm with tea as a snack, or make it part of a meal with salad or yoghurt. The pastry and potatoes provide carbohydrates, while the minced meat adds protein; a 100 g portion has 7.5 g of protein. For a lighter plate, pair it with fresh salad and use a measured amount of oil in the filling.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
23g
· 8% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% 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 45% · Protein 15% · Fat 40%
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.2µg · 11% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
320mg · 14% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Zinc
1mg · 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 210 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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
2.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).
Minced meat and potato börek is made with thin pastry layers filled with minced meat, potato, onion, and seasonings. The filling is enclosed in the pastry and baked until the outside is golden and flaky.
To make minced meat and potato börek, cook the minced meat with onion and small pieces of potato, then let the filling cool. Layer it between sheets of thin pastry, brush the layers with oil or a suitable wash, and bake until golden.
Minced meat and potato börek is traditionally made with yufka, thin Turkish pastry sheets. Phyllo can work as a substitute, but it is usually more delicate and may need extra care to prevent tearing while layering.
No, minced meat and potato börek is not the same as a typical meat pie. Börek uses thin, layered pastry such as yufka or phyllo, while many meat pies have a thicker crust or pastry shell around the filling.
Keep minced meat and potato börek from getting soggy by cooking off excess moisture from the filling and cooling it before assembly. Avoid soaking the pastry with too much butter or liquid, and leave the baked börek uncovered briefly so steam can escape.
Yes, you can freeze minced meat and potato börek either before or after baking. Wrap it airtight to protect the pastry from drying out; thaw an unbaked börek before baking so the center cooks evenly.
Reheat minced meat and potato börek in an oven rather than a microwave to help the pastry crisp up again. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to soften the thin layers.
Minced meat and potato börek pairs well with a fresh salad, plain yogurt, or ayran. Turkish tea is also a common accompaniment when börek is served as a snack or at a gathering.
Minced meat and potato börek keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers once they have cooled, and reheat them thoroughly before serving.
It is better to cook the potatoes before adding them to minced meat and potato börek. Small raw pieces can remain firm inside the pastry, while precooking them with the meat helps the filling cook evenly and stay tender.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.