Torn grape leaves simmer with beef, chickpeas, cracked wheat, onion, butter, and tomato paste in this tangy Develi pot dish.
25 min prep 65 min cook 5 min rest
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If the vine leaves are salty, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes and drain.
Tear the leaves into large pieces by hand and set aside.
Brown the diced beef in butter and vegetable oil for 8 minutes.
Add the onions and cook for 6 minutes, until softened.
Add the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the vine leaves, chickpeas, cracked wheat, salt, black pepper, and hot water.
Cover the pot and cook the dish over low heat for 45 minutes.
When the meat is tender, rest for 5 minutes and serve hot with its broth.
💡 Tip: Tearing the vine leaves by hand rather than cutting them preserves the regional texture of the dish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with gacer pilaf or plain bulgur pilaf.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~360
kcal calories
24
g protein
34
g carbs
14
g 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.
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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