Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Turkish Dinner Menu 1 🤩 Easy And Budget Friendly ✅

Login to Save
Turkish Food Travel
Turkish Food Travel
103 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Turkish Food Travel to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Turkish Potato With Meat

Cultural Context

Originating from Turkey, Kumpir is a popular street food that showcases the versatility of baked potatoes. Traditionally, it is filled with a savory mixture of meat and vegetables, making it a hearty meal. This dish is often enjoyed at outdoor markets and is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Today, variations can be found globally, with different fillings and toppings reflecting local tastes.

TurkishTRmain
75 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 big size onion
350 to 500 gr. cubed beef or lamb
3-4 green peppers
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp red pepper paste
3-4 cloves of garlic
1 kg potatoes
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
dried hot small peppers (optional)
hot water to cover the dish

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly.

3

Pierce the potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape.

4

Bake the potatoes in the oven until tender, about 45-60 minutes.

5

While the potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

6

Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

7

Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

8

Stir in diced bell peppers and tomatoes, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

9

Season the mixture with spices, salt, and black pepper to taste.

10

Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.

11

Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create space for the filling.

12

Mix the scooped potato flesh with the meat mixture and cheese until combined.

13

Stuff the potato halves with the meat mixture, pressing down gently.

14

Top with additional cheese if desired, and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.

15

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with yogurt on the side.

Cooking Techniques

bakingsautéingmixingstuffing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

KumpirPatates Kumpir

Other Takes on Beef

(24 videos)

Similar Turkish Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(22 videos)