From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings)
From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings) features delicate handmade wrappers filled with seasoned beef and onion, served under cool garlicky yogurt and finished with a warm red pepper oil. Each bite balances tangy, creamy, and gently spicy notes with tender, chewy texture. Serve for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering when you want a comforting, shareable centerpiece.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Make dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the eggs and water, and mix thoroughly with your hands. If needed, add more water to make a soft dough. Cover and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Make filling: Shred the onions and place them in a colander or sieve set over a bowl; drain and discard the juice. In a medium bowl, combine the drained onion, ground beef, salt, and pepper; mix well with a spoon until mashed. Set the filling aside.
- 3
Lightly flour a work surface and a large plate.
- 4
Divide the dough in half. Working with one piece at a time, roll it on the floured surface into a rectangle as thin as possible. Cut into 2-inch squares with a knife or pastry wheel.
- 5
Place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each square. Gather the dough edges and pinch them together at the top to form a bundle. Transfer the manti to the prepared plate; sprinkle more flour on top to prevent sticking.
- 6
Make oil: In a small skillet over low heat, heat the oil and red pepper flakes just until the pepper flakes begin to color the oil. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- 7
Make sauce: Stir the yogurt and garlic together in a small bowl; set aside.
- 8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the manti in the boiling water until the filling is no longer pink and the dough is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.
- 9
Divide the manti among 4 plates. Spoon the yogurt sauce over the manti and drizzle with the pepper oil.
- Calories 528.86 kcal High 26%
- Protein 26.28 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 60.15 g 22%
- Total Fat 18.96 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.15 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 155.07 mg High 52%
- Sodium 148.22 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.11 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 141.09 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.38 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 304.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 81.2 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
From Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings) is a Turkish dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Lean Ground Beef, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 528.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings)?
- It is a Turkish dumpling recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Lean Ground Beef, Minced Garlic, Plain Yogurt. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings)?
- Explore these Turkish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings)?
- About 1 hr in total: 35 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 528.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings) healthy?
- From-Scratch Manti (Classic Turkish Beef Dumplings) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 528.86 calories and 26.28 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 148.22 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.15 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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