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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Van Acem Meatballs
Large Eastern Anatolian beef meatballs with rice, bulgur, yellow lentils, leek, mint, and a warm broth.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 5~480 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 45 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 500 g Ground beef
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Rice
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Fine bulgur
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Yellow lentils
- 1 Leek
- 1 Onion
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
Suyu için
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
General
- 1.4 dessert spoon(~14 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the yellow lentils for 10 minutes until half tender, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Soak the rice and fine bulgur in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 3
Finely chop the leek, onion, parsley, mint, half of the salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Knead the ground beef, grains, lentils, and greens for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Shape the mixture into large meatballs.
- 6
Fry the tomato paste in butter for 2 minutes, then add the water and remaining salt.
2 min02:00 - 7
Cook the meatballs in the liquid over low heat for 28 minutes and serve hot.
28 min28:00
💡 Tip: Knead the meatballs without compacting them too much; rice and bulgur swell as they cook, so an overly firm meatball can crack.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Van Acem meatballs with their hot broth, garlic yogurt, and optional tandir bread.
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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
- Folate
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
28
g protein
45
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 38%Fat 38%
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
- Milk
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 Van Acem Meatballs make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Van Acem Meatballs take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Van Acem Meatballs difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Van Acem Meatballs have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 45g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Van Acem Meatballs contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Van Acem Meatballs need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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