STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES (DOLMADES)

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Categories     Lamb     Appetizer     Simmer

Yield 3-4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground lamb or beef
1 jar grape leaves (if you have a grape vine, as we now do, use the fresh leaves - wash them to slightly wilt, and cut off stems)
2 medium onions finely chopped
1 clove garlic finely chopped
3 T olive oil
2 T pine nuts
1 T dried mint
3 T minced Italian parsley
1 t dried dill weed
1/3 C uncooked long-grain white rice
2 C beef broth or bouillion
2 T fresh lemon juice
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Sauté onion and garlic in 2 T olive oil until softened. Combine in large bowl with raw lamb or beef, herbs, rice, and pine nuts Unroll, wash and pat dry the grape leaves and trim off stems. With shiny side down, placed small amount of filling in center of each leaf and roll up, tucking in the sides. Arrange in layers, seam side down, in a large Dutch oven. Pour beef broth, lemon juice, and remaining T olive oil over the stuffed grape leaves, and lay a heavy heat-proof dish or press over them to keep them from unwrapping. Simmer uncovered 1 - 1-1/2 hours. Serve with lemon wedges - either hot or room temperature. Makes 3-4 dozen, depending on size of grape leaves and amount of filling for each

Lalim Ahmod
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Overall, I thought these were pretty good. I would definitely make them again.


Rigina Lovelast
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These were a bit too salty for my taste.


Miranda Farmer
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These were good, but I think I would have liked them better if the filling had been more flavorful.


Rosagarcia Elia
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these didn't turn out well. The grape leaves were tough and the filling was bland.


Spencer Harber
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These were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and delicious.


Lukwago Abdul
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I've never made stuffed grape leaves before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!


GONZALO DAVILA
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These were delicious! I especially loved the tangy sauce.


Nhlonipho Silo
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These were a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll try using a different type of grape leaves next time.


Aftab Jari
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I'm not a fan of grape leaves, but I really enjoyed these. The filling was flavorful and the leaves were tender.


Teefahrah Curry
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The grape leaves, rice, and meat are all perfectly balanced.


Betty Osman
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This is my go-to recipe for stuffed grape leaves. It's easy to follow and always turns out great.


Shakti Chaudhary
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


MT Ndonga
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Mizna Khan
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Not bad, but not great. The filling was a bit bland.


Vikayla Munsamy
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These were amazing! I've never had stuffed grape leaves before, but I'll definitely be making them again.


yousaf mosafr
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The grape leaves were a bit tough, but the filling was delicious. I think I'll try using a different brand of grape leaves next time.


Ismael khan
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These were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth it. The finished product was so flavorful and satisfying.


Ashiq Ayaz
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I'm not a huge fan of grape leaves, but these were really good. The filling was well-seasoned and the leaves were soft and pliable.


Khansaid Khanjan
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These stuffed grape leaves were absolutely delicious! The filling was savory and flavorful, and the leaves were tender and delicate. I will definitely be making these again.