Dolmathes(Stuffed Grape Leaves)

* Exported from MasterCook *

DOLMATHES (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Greek Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cn Grape leaves
2 lb Lean ground beef
1 c Short-grain rice
1 lg Onion, diced
1 t Dill weed
1/2 ts Cumin
1/2 c Vegetable oil
2 c Chicken broth or water
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Place meat into large bowl and add diced onion
(sauteed if desired), salt, pepper, dill weed, cumin
and oil. Mix well. Add rice and * cup water. Mix by
hand until blended together. Place about 1 tablespoon
mixture in the center of washed leaf (ribs up) and
roll into narrow roll. Place rolls into deep saucepan
in layers. Add chicken broth. Cover and simmer about
45 minutes over low heat until rice is done. Serve
plain, with wedges of lemon or with egg lemon sauce.



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