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Kuzu Tandır
Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
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Elazig Kellecos
Dried kurut cheese turns into a tangy sauce for tender beef, onions, butter, and pieces of tandir flatbread.
Hard⏱️ 12 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~470 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
250 min prep 55 min cook 415 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 12 h- Prep4 h 10 min
- Resting/Marinating6 h 55 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 500 g diced beef
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) black pepper
For the sauce
- 3 piece Kurut
- 1 l hot water
For the topping
- 3 onion
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) tomato paste
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) pepper paste
For serving
- 4 dried flatbread or tandoor bread
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Instructions
- 1
Place the kurut in hot water and leave it to soften for 4 hours.
4 hr240:00 - 2
Put the beef in a pot with salt and black pepper and brown for 8 minutes, until it releases and reabsorbs its juices.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add 2 cups water to the meat, cover, and cook for 40 minutes, until tender.
40 min40:00 - 4
Whisk the kurut water until smooth and warm it over low heat for 8 minutes without boiling.
8 min08:00 - 5
Slice the onions into half-moons and cook them in butter for 12 minutes, until soft and colored.
12 min12:00 - 6
Add the tomato and pepper pastes to the onions and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
2 min02:00 - 7
Break the dry flatbread onto a serving plate, then layer over the kurut sauce, meat, and tomato onion mixture.
- 8
Serve the kellecos hot without waiting.
💡 Tip: Soaking the kurut in hot water ahead of time makes the sauce smooth and evenly tangy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Lay dry flatbread on the base, then spoon the hot sauce, meat, and onion over it.
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
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
28
g protein
42
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 35%Fat 42%
GI 23 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
2.6g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
903.4mg
Sodium
9.3g
Saturated fat
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Gluten
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 Elazig Kellecos make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Elazig Kellecos take?
Prep 250 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 415 minutes of passive resting; 720 minutes in total.Is Elazig Kellecos difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Elazig Kellecos have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 42g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Elazig Kellecos contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Elazig Kellecos need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Elazig Kellecos filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; 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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