Beef and Bulgur Kasha
Beef and Bulgur Kasha blends tender ground beef with nutty cracked wheat, simmered in savory broth with tomatoes, celery, and a gentle kick of cayenne. The result is hearty and comforting with a pleasant chew and layered flavors. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a warming dish on cool evenings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef and Bulgur Kasha, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until it becomes crumbly and nearly cooked through. Drain the grease, then lower the heat to medium. Stir in the celery, green onions, and tomato. Cook until the celery is tender and the beef is browned.
- 2
While the beef cooks, bring the beef broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the bulgur wheat, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until tender. Stir the bulgur wheat into the beef mixture and season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Calories 339.84 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 17.32 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 41.94 g 15%
- Total Fat 12.38 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.81 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 402.31 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 7.67 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 2.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 52.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 444.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 43.91 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 4.6 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef and Bulgur Kasha is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Bulgur, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 339.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef and Bulgur Kasha made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Bulgur, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef and Bulgur Kasha?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 339.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef and Bulgur Kasha easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Beef and Bulgur Kasha healthy?
- Beef and Bulgur Kasha has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 339.84 calories and 17.32 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 402.31 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.81 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes 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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