Dana Kavurma
Sautéed Beef/Lamb
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
A hearty dish of beef (dana) or lamb (kuzu) cubes slowly sautéed until tender, often in its own fat or with added butter, seasoned simply. Can sometimes include onions and peppers.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb cubes, olive oil/butter, salt, pepper, sometimes minimal onions and green peppers.
Optional tweaks
Specify no rice or bread. If vegetables are included, ask to minimize onions and peppers if possible, or pick them out.
Watch out for
Served with rice/bread, excessive onions/peppers, hidden flour as a thickener (uncommon but possible in less authentic versions).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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