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This recipe may contain allergensEtli Güveç
Medium 2 hr 5 min~410 kcal 9/10
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Islim Kebab
Meatballs are wrapped in fried eggplant strips, topped with tomato and pepper, and baked in tomato sauce.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 40 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For wrapping
- 4 pcs Eggplants
For the meatballs
- 500 g Ground beef
- 1 pcs Onion
- 1 pcs Egg
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
For frying
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Hot water
For the topping
- 2 pcs Tomatoes
- 4 pcs Green peppers
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the eggplants into long strips, soak in salted water for 15 minutes, and dry.
15 min15:00 - 2
Knead the ground beef, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, black pepper, and half of the salt.
- 3
Shape the meatballs and sear them in a pan for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Fry the eggplant strips in a little oil on both sides, until softened.
- 5
Wrap each meatball with two eggplant strips and arrange in a baking dish.
- 6
Loosen the tomato paste with hot water and the remaining salt, then pour over the kebabs.
- 7
Top with tomatoes and peppers and bake at 190°C for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Do not slice the eggplant too thin, since it cooks a second time with sauce and must stay firm enough to wrap the meatballs.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a main dish with fluffy rice pilaf, roasted peppers, and optional cacik.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
25
g protein
28
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 27%Fat 49%
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
- Egg
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 Islim Kebab make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Islim Kebab take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Islim Kebab difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Islim Kebab have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 28g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Islim Kebab contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Islim Kebab need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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