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Minced meat rolled börek: Traditional Turkish pastry, thin phyllo dough rolled with minced meat filling and baked.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Minced meat rolled börek (120 g) has 312 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 30 g of carbs, 12.6 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Minced meat rolled börek is made by wrapping seasoned minced meat in thin sheets of pastry, rolling them into long coils and baking until crisp and golden. The flaky outer layers give way to a soft, savoury filling; it is commonly cut into portions from a tray or served as individual rolls. Börek has deep roots in Turkish and wider regional cooking, with many local fillings and shapes.
In Turkey, it is enjoyed warm or at room temperature for breakfast, with tea, or as part of a shared meal. A salad or yoghurt-based drink makes a refreshing accompaniment. With pastry and meat together, it is a satisfying, energy-giving choice; a 100 g portion provides 10.5 g of protein. For a lighter plate, serve a smaller piece with plenty of fresh vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
260
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
25g
· 9% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 16% · Fat 45%
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% 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 260 calories in 100 g:
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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
4.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
Minced meat rolled börek is a Turkish pastry made by rolling thin phyllo around a seasoned minced-meat filling and baking it until golden. The long rolls may be arranged side by side or coiled in a tray, then sliced for serving.
To make minced meat rolled börek, cook minced meat with onion and seasoning, then let the filling cool. Spread it along the edge of thin phyllo, roll the pastry tightly, arrange the rolls in a baking tray, and bake until crisp and browned.
Minced meat rolled börek is made as a long, substantial roll, often arranged in a tray and cut into portions. Cigar börek is rolled into smaller, narrow parcels and is commonly fried, so the shape, size, and cooking method differ.
It is called minced meat rolled börek because the phyllo and filling are rolled into long pastry tubes. Depending on the cook, the tubes are lined up straight or coiled into a spiral before baking.
Keep minced meat rolled börek from getting soggy by cooling the cooked filling before assembling and avoiding excess liquid or brushing mixture between the phyllo layers. After baking, let it rest uncovered so trapped steam does not soften the crust.
Yes, store-bought phyllo works well for minced meat rolled börek and saves time. Keep sheets covered while you assemble each roll so they do not dry out, and use a light coating of oil or melted butter to help the layers brown.
Yes, minced meat rolled börek can be frozen after baking. Cool it completely, wrap portions well, and freeze them in an airtight container. Reheat from thawed in an oven to restore a crisp exterior; microwaving tends to make the pastry soft.
Reheat minced meat rolled börek in an oven rather than a microwave to keep the phyllo crisp. Place the portions on a baking tray and warm them until hot throughout. Avoid covering them while reheating, since trapped steam softens the pastry.
Serve minced meat rolled börek with a crisp salad, plain yogurt, or ayran, a savory yogurt drink popular in Turkey. These cool, fresh sides complement the rich filling. It can also be served as part of a Turkish breakfast or tea spread.
Minced meat rolled börek can be prepared either way: cooks may line straight rolls in the tray or coil a long roll into a spiral. Both shapes use the same rolled phyllo and minced-meat filling; the choice mainly affects presentation and portioning.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.