Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Beef Recipes Turkish Beef Patties with Eggplant, Pepper & Tomato 4.0 (5) 5 Reviews In this healthy ground beef recipe, ground beef patties seasoned with Turkish spices are cooked with eggplant, pepper, tomatoes and herbs to create a delectable stew. Serve the beef patties and vegetables over bulgur or brown rice to soak up all of the sauce. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip) ½ cup finely chopped onion ¼ cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean or leaner 1 eggplant (about 1 pound), unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 1/2-3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1 large poblano pepper, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ cup water 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Directions To prepare patties: Combine breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup onion, yogurt, egg, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 tablespoon mint, cumin, pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and allspice in a large bowl. Add beef and, using clean hands, knead and squeeze the mixture until well combined (avoid overmixing). Using about 1/3 cup each, form into 8 oval patties, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To prepare sauce: Toss eggplant in a bowl with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes. Turn the pieces over with a spatula and continue baking until the eggplant is soft when pressed, 6 to 8 minutes more. Set aside. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties (it will be a tight fit) and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pan; if the pan is dry, add 1 tablespoon oil. Reduce heat to medium, add poblano strips and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add 1 cup onion to the pan, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and water; scrape up any browned bits. Return the poblanos to the pan; add the reserved eggplant, tomatoes, marjoram and 1 teaspoon mint. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley along with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Nestle the patties into the sauce, and cook, uncovered, until they are heated through and the sauce is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Serve garnished with dollops of yogurt and sprinkled with mint. Tips To make your own fresh breadcrumbs, trim crusts from whole-wheat bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. To make fine breadcrumbs, process until very fine. To make dry breadcrumbs, spread coarse or fine breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F until dry, about 10 to 15 minutes. One slice of bread makes about 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs or about 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs. For store-bought coarse dry breadcrumbs we like Ian's brand, labeled “Panko breadcrumbs.” Find them at well-stocked supermarkets. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 399 Calories 21g Fat 29g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 patties & 1 1/4 cups sauce Calories 399 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 8g 28% Total Sugars 11g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 31g 62% Total Fat 21g 26% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 128mg 43% Vitamin A 1387IU 28% Vitamin C 57mg 63% Folate 62mcg 16% Sodium 601mg 26% Calcium 133mg 10% Iron 5mg 27% Magnesium 53mg 13% Potassium 666mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved