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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Stuffed Bread
A Turkish stuffed bread dish filled with beef, rice, onion, herbs, and tomato sauce, simmered until the loaf absorbs the juices.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 4 min📖 1 min readServes 6~470 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
26 min prep 38 min cook
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- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 4 min- Prep26 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dolma
- 1 Round stale bread
For the filling
- 420 g Ground beef
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Rice
- 2 Onion
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
For the sauce
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 35 g Butter
For cooking
- 2.2 cup(~440 ml) Hot water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
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Instructions
- 1
Cut a lid from the top of the stale bread, scoop out the inside without piercing the bottom, and break the crumb into small pieces.
- 2
Chop the onion and saute it with the ground beef in a pan for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the rice, bread crumb, parsley, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the beef and cook for 4 minutes, stirring.
4 min04:00 - 4
Fill the hollowed bread with the prepared mixture and close it with the bread lid.
- 5
Fry the tomato paste in butter for 3 minutes, loosen it with hot water, and pour it into the pot.
3 min03:00 - 6
Place the bread in the pot, cover, and cook over low heat for 26 minutes, until it absorbs the sauce.
26 min26:00 - 7
Rest the dolma for 5 minutes, then slice it with optional yogurt on the side.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Open the bread like a lid without tearing it apart; if the bottom is pierced, the filling scatters into the pot while cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice the stuffed bread and serve it hot with optional garlicky yogurt and pickles.
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
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
24
g protein
56
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 47%Fat 33%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
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 Stuffed Bread make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Stuffed Bread take?
Prep 26 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 64 minutes in total.Is Stuffed Bread difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Stuffed Bread have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 56g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Stuffed Bread contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Stuffed Bread need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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