Beef and Cheddar Turnover

Beef and Cheddar Turnover is a savory pastry featuring seasoned ground beef and sharp cheddar cheese encased in flaky, buttery dough, often baked or fried until golden. Common in North American home cooking and casual dining, it’s a convenient handheld meal that blends British pasty traditions with American comfort food flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in fat and protein from the beef and cheese, with moderate to high carbs from the pastry crust. A single turnover (about 150-200g) generally provides 400-600 calories, along with iron, B vitamins, and calcium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	780 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Zinc	4 mg

Per 1 turnover (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it reflects a fusion of British meat pastry heritage with the American love for cheese and convenience foods, making it a popular quick lunch or party snack. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat offers satiety, though the pastry crust adds significant refined carbohydrates.