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Bitlis Glorik
Tiny beef, bulgur, semolina, and egg meatballs simmer in a chickpea tomato sauce with lemon.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 35 min cook 5 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Lean beef mince
- 500 g Meatball bulgur
- 1 tea glass(~100 ml) Semolina
- 1 pcs Egg
- 2 pcs Onions
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 50 g Dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 2 pcs Tomatoes
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) Water
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Place lean beef mince, bulgur, semolina, egg, half the salt, and black pepper in a wide bowl.
- 2
Knead for 12 minutes, sprinkling water gradually, until the mixture is not sticky.
12 min12:00 - 3
Roll hazelnut-sized meatballs.
- 4
Fry the onions in olive oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Add dried tomatoes, pepper paste, and grated tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 6
Add boiled chickpeas, water, remaining salt, and lemon juice.
- 7
Drop the meatballs into the boiling sauce and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 8
Rest for 5 minutes so the pieces do not break, then serve with sauce.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Adding water gradually while kneading lets the bulgur swell so the meatballs do not fall apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in deep plates with its broth, cacik, and fresh mint.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 71% match~430
kcal calories
24
g protein
48
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 44%Fat 34%
GI 24 · Low GIGL 12 · Medium GL
4.8g
Sugar
4g
Fiber
1205.3mg
Sodium
1.3g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (71%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
10/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Tree nuts
Author-declared: Recipe author declared Tree nuts but our matcher did not find it in the ingredient list. May come from brand or variety.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bitlis Glorik make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bitlis Glorik take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 80 minutes in total.Is Bitlis Glorik difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bitlis Glorik have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 48g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Bitlis Glorik contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bitlis Glorik need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.Is Bitlis Glorik filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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