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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 pcs onion
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) tomato paste
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) pepper paste
For serving
- 4 pcs 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
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
- 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.
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