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Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef

Name: Tereyağlı Etli Bulgur Pilavı
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 59 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 1.5 su bardağı Pilavlık bulgur; 350 gr Kuşbaşı dana eti; 1.5 yemek kaşığı Tereyağı; 2.5 su bardağı Su; 1 çay kaşığı Tuz; 0.25 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 1 adet Soğan; 2 diş Sarımsak; 0.5 demet Maydanoz

This Ardahan-style pilaf combines bulgur, beef, and butter in a hearty winter pot.

Medium⏱️ 59 min📖 1 min readServes 4~328 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

14 min prep 45 min cook

#High Protein
#One-Pot

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Total 59 min

Prep14 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

1.5 glass(~300 ml) Coarse bulgur for pilaf
350 g Diced beef
1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Butter
2.5 glass(~500 ml) Water
1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
1 pcs Onion
2 clove Garlic
0.5 bunch Parsley

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Instructions

1
Dice the onion, crush the garlic and finely chop the parsley; check the diced meat and cut any large pieces smaller.
2
Melt half the butter in a pot over medium heat and sear the meat on all sides for 6 minutes.
6 min
06:00
3
Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until lightly pink; turn the garlic for 30 seconds, add 1 cup hot water, cover and soften the meat over low heat for 25 minutes.
29 min
29:30
4
Add the coarse bulgur, the remaining 1.5 cups hot water, salt and black pepper to the pot.
5
Cover and cook over low heat for 14 minutes, until the bulgur absorbs its liquid.
14 min
14:00
6
Remove from the heat and add the remaining butter; cover the lid with a cloth and let it steam for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
7
Gently stir the pilaf, transfer it to a serving plate, sprinkle parsley on top and serve hot.

💡 Tip: To tenderize the meat, it must cook covered for 25 minutes with 1 cup hot water; otherwise the timing will not match the bulgur. Do not wash the bulgur, its starch binds the dish.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Spoon onto a serving plate, sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and serve hot with cold yogurt or cacik.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~328

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 27%Carbs 36%Fat 37%

GI 29 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL

1.5g

Sugar

14.3g

Fiber

689.8mg

Sodium

7.6g

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.

Satiety (per serving)

7/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk

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FAQ

How many servings does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef take?
Prep 14 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 59 minutes in total.
Is Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef have?
Approximately 328 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 29g, fat: 13g.
Which allergens does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
Is Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Dice the onion, crush the garlic and finely chop the parsley; check the diced meat and cut any large pieces smaller.

Melt half the butter in a pot over medium heat and sear the meat on all sides for 6 minutes.

6 min

06:00

Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes until lightly pink; turn the garlic for 30 seconds, add 1 cup hot water, cover and soften the meat over low heat for 25 minutes.

29 min

29:30

Add the coarse bulgur, the remaining 1.5 cups hot water, salt and black pepper to the pot.

Cover and cook over low heat for 14 minutes, until the bulgur absorbs its liquid.

14 min

14:00

Remove from the heat and add the remaining butter; cover the lid with a cloth and let it steam for 5 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Gently stir the pilaf, transfer it to a serving plate, sprinkle parsley on top and serve hot.

FAQ

How many servings does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef take?

Prep 14 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 59 minutes in total.

Is Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef have?

Approximately 328 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 29g, fat: 13g.

Which allergens does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef need?

This recipe needs 9 ingredients.

Is Butter Bulgur Pilaf with Beef filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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