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Traditional Turkish stew with mixed vegetables and ground beef
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef (200 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.8 g of carbs, 10.4 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 4.4 g of fiber. Its 420 µg of Vitamin A covers 47% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef is a home-style türlü, cooked with vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, potato, tomato and green pepper, along with onion and minced beef. The exact mix often depends on the season and what is on hand.
The vegetables soften in a rich tomato sauce, while the beef makes the stew hearty. In Turkey, it is commonly served hot as a main dish with rice or bread, often with yogurt on the side. For English-speaking diners, it also works well as a one-pot meal; serve it with crusty bread or a simple salad. The vegetables contribute fibre, while the beef adds protein. Using leaner mince and a little less oil keeps it lighter.
Selected: 100 g
85
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 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 35% · Protein 25% · Fat 40%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
210µg · 23% DV
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
Vitamin C
10mg · 11% DV
Vitamin K
13µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
High
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 85 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
1.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.8:1).
Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef is a home-style Turkish dish of browned minced beef simmered with vegetables in a tomato-based sauce. Common versions include eggplant, zucchini, potato, tomato, green pepper, and onion.
Brown the beef with onion, stir in tomato paste, then add the vegetables and enough water to simmer them until tender. Add firmer vegetables such as potato earlier and delicate ones such as zucchini later to help them keep their shape.
Eggplant, zucchini, potato, tomato, green pepper, and onion are common in Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef. Green beans can also be used, but adjust when you add each vegetable so they finish cooking without turning mushy.
Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef is often served with rice pilaf or bulgur pilaf, plus plain yogurt. Crusty bread also works well for soaking up the tomato sauce; add a simple salad for a fresher meal.
Yes, you can leave out the beef and make a vegetable-only türlü. Use a little olive oil to soften the onion, then simmer the vegetables in tomato sauce; chickpeas are a useful addition if you want a more substantial meat-free version.
The vegetables can turn mushy if they are cut too small, stirred often, or cooked for too long. Cut them into generous pieces, add them according to how quickly they soften, and simmer gently rather than boiling hard.
Yes, Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized containers once cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; potatoes may become softer or slightly grainy after freezing.
Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef keeps for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until steaming hot.
Yes, you can finish Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef in the oven. Brown the beef and onion first, combine them with the vegetables and a little tomato liquid in a covered oven-safe dish, and bake until tender.
No, salting eggplant is not essential for Turkish mixed vegetable stew with ground beef. Modern eggplant is usually not very bitter; if yours tastes bitter, salt the cut pieces briefly, then rinse and dry them before adding them.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.