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Protein-rich stuffed dried tomato dish, high in sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Stuffed dried tomato with ground beef (180 g) has 302 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.5 g of carbs, 18.4 g of protein, 17.6 g of fat and 4.3 g of fiber. Its 1.7 µg of B12 covers 71% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 180 g
302
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
15.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
18.4g
· 37% DV
Fat
17.6g
· 23% DV
Fiber
4.3g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 25% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 302 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.6 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 1152 mg | 50% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 76 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 200 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 240 g | 403 kcal |
| 6 piece (jumbo) | 360 g | 605 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Stuffed dried tomato with ground beef is made by softening dried tomatoes, filling them with a mixture such as ground beef, rice, onion and seasoning, then cooking them until tender. Leave room for the filling to expand and arrange the tomatoes snugly in the pot.
Yes, soak the dried tomatoes in warm water before stuffing them so they become flexible enough to open without splitting. Drain them once pliable; soaking time varies with how dry and thick the tomatoes are.
The filling for stuffed dried tomato with ground beef commonly combines ground beef, rice, onion, tomato paste and spices. Herbs such as parsley or mint are also used. Taste the softened tomatoes before adding salt, since dried tomatoes can already be salty.
Yes, stuffed dried tomato with ground beef can be baked in the oven as well as cooked on the stovetop. Set the tomatoes upright in a snug baking dish and add enough liquid to keep them from drying out while the filling cooks.
Serve stuffed dried tomato with ground beef with plain yogurt, a crisp salad or rice. The cool, fresh sides balance the concentrated flavor of the dried tomatoes, while a simple accompaniment keeps the stuffed tomatoes as the focus of the meal.
Yes, stuffed dried tomato with ground beef is a home-style Turkish dolma, made by filling dried vegetables with a seasoned mixture. Recipes vary by household, including the choice of rice or bulgur and the herbs used in the filling.
To keep stuffed dried tomato with ground beef intact, soften the tomatoes only until pliable and avoid overfilling them. Place them upright and close together in the cooking pot, and let them simmer gently rather than stirring them during cooking.
Yes, you can make stuffed dried tomato with ground beef without rice. Use bulgur instead, or make a meat-and-herb filling; adjust the cooking liquid because the filling will absorb less than a rice-based one.
Fresh tomatoes can be stuffed with ground beef, but the result is not the same as stuffed dried tomato with ground beef. Dried tomatoes have a concentrated, tangy flavor and need rehydrating; fresh tomatoes contain more water and soften differently as they cook.
Refrigerate leftover stuffed dried tomato with ground beef in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for an extended period. Reheat the portions thoroughly before serving, and do not keep reheating the entire batch repeatedly.
Vitamins
B12
1.71µg · 71% DV
B3
5.22mg · 33% DV
Vitamin A
212.4µg · 24% DV
B6
0.38mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1152mg · 50% DV
Zinc
4.32mg · 39% DV
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
227mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
738mg · 22% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Stuffed dried tomato with ground beef is a Turkish home-style dolma: dried tomatoes are filled with seasoned minced beef and gently cooked until tender. Drying concentrates the tomatoes’ flavour, giving the dish a tangy-sweet edge that balances the savoury filling. Recipes vary from kitchen to kitchen, with herbs and spices shaping the taste.
It is usually served warm as part of a meal, alongside rice, yoghurt or a fresh salad, rather than as a snack. The beef makes it a satisfying source of protein, while dried tomatoes and seasoning can make it fairly salty. For a lighter plate, use a restrained hand with added salt and serve it with plenty of fresh vegetables.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.